Did Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong Deserve to Win AFCON Player of the Tournament?

African football fans are divided over the awards that were given at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, especially the Player of the Tournament category that was won by William Troost-Ekong, the standout player for Nigeria’s Super Eagles who continuously scored penalty kicks throughout the tournament. The debate flared after the West African player won the award, despite Nigeria losing to Ivory Coast in the final of the tournament. Some fans say an Ivorian player should have been crowned best player. Among the candidates mentioned were Simon Adingra and Franck Kessié.