Here is a comprehensive summary of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations:

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), hosted by Ivory Coast, was the 34th edition of the tournament, originally slated for summer 2023 but postponed to 13 January – 11 February 2024 due to the region's rainy season, though it retained the "2023" name for sponsorship purposes. In a dramatic campaign, the host nation secured their third title despite a poor group stage that led to a mid-tournament coaching change, ultimately beating Nigeria 2–1 in the final and eliminating defending champions Senegal on penalties in the round of 16. The hosting rights underwent a complex reshuffle, initially awarded to Guinea, but were eventually passed to Ivory Coast after Cameroon's 2021 edition was moved, pushing Guinea's hosting duties back to 2025. The tournament's mascot, "Akwaba" (meaning "Welcome" in Baoulé), was an elephant, while the official match ball was named "Pokou" to honor Ivorian legend Laurent Pokou, who holds the record for five goals in a single match. The official anthem, also titled "Akwaba," blended Afrobeats, rap, and zouglou, featuring artists like Yemi Alade, Mohamed Ramadan, and Magic System.