Blackstars, Taranga Lions, Taifa Stars etc. – Here Are The Nicknames Of All 24 AFCON Teams

The 32nd edition of the African Cup of Nations kicks off in a couple of hours time.

For the first time ever, the tournament will have 24 teams drawn in 6 groups of 4.

One interesting thing about national teams is their interesting nicknames. Ghsplash has compiled the list of the the nicknames of all the 24 teams.

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Most of the teams on the continent has animals as their nickname with the likes of Ghana, South Africa, Egypt and few others being exception.

Below Is The Nicknames Of The 24 Teams

Group A
Egypt – Pharaohs
Zimbabwe – Warriors
DR Congo – Leopards
Uganda – Cranes

Group B
Burundi – Swallows
Guinea – Syli National
Madagascar – Barea
Nigeria – Super Eagles

Group C
Algeria – Desert Foxes
Kenya – Harambee Stars
Senegal – Taranga Lions
Tanzania -Taifa Stars

Group D
Ivory Coast – Elephants
Morocco – Atlas Lion
Namibia – Brave Warriors
South Africa – Bafana Bafana

Group E

Angola – Black Antelopes
Mali – The Eagles
Mauritania – Lions of Chinguetti
Tunisia – Carthage Eagles

Group F
Ghana – Blackstars
Benin – Squirrels
Cameroon – Indomitable Lions
Guinea-Bissau – Djurtus

 

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