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2015 AFCON Team Of The Tournament

2015 AFCON Team Of The Tournament

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Honourable Mentions

Robert Kidiaba’s and Razak Brimah’s performances will understandably elicit praise. Kidiaba was fantastic in the consolation final, where DR Congo’s ensured a third place finish and Brimah pulled off a number of smart saves to help Ghana on the path to the final.

In defence Eric Bailly was strong in the tackle and good on the ball in his first major tournament. Jonathan Mensah is unlucky not to make the team of the tournament, but his compatriot Boye was slightly better. Aymen Abdennour was imperious too.

Nabil Bentaleb was probably Algeria’s best performer in midfield, and Prince Oniangue helped Congo to an impressive quarter-final finish. Christian Atsu was a threat from distance throughout the tournament and is finally making good decisions in the final third.

Thievy Bifouma and Ibrahima Traore single-handedly dragged their nations out of the group stage, while Dieumerci Mbokani, and Asamoah Gyan chipped in with three crucial goals apiece.