Africa Cup of Nations commentator for Caf TV Roger Boli has said he has been impressed by several players at the ongoing tournament in Cote d'Ivoire.
In an interview with Cafonline, Boli said he has been treated to quality matches in the 34th edition of the biennial continental showpiece.
"Everything is fine. I commentate with my friend Frank Simon and we have been treated to quality games in group F," he said.
"I was able to see players of great talent, players who I liked before and who confirmed all the good things I think of them. I am impressed with players like Daka from Zambia and Kakuta from DR Congo.
"I liked Ounnahi from Morocco who is having a good tournament, Sofiane Boufal, who is doing something impressive on the side too. Without forgetting Amrabat who does a good job in the midfield.
Boli added that Nigeria looks solid in defense and their experience is crucial in them going deeper into the competition.
"In the other teams, I like the collective strength of Nigeria, especially the central defense which has not conceded many goals,"he said.
The Super Eagles' first-choice defenders all ply trade in Europe.
"Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey and also Aina do a great job on the pitch just like Lookman and Osimhen who even if he doesn't score, bring a lot to his team. His work rate is important for the team," Boli said.
Despite missing the penalty in the last of 16 clash against Guinea on Sunday, Boli said Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue is one of the tournament's best strikers.
He also lauded the talent of Angolan winger Gelson Dala. Boli said this year's championship is the most beautiful Afcon tournament he has ever attended since the 2002 edition in Mali.
"I have attended all Afcon assignments since 2002 except that of 2015 where Ivory Coast won. The 2023 tournament is very good not because it is being played in Ivory Coast. I mainly talk about the quality of the matches and the players. Africa is starting to make a lot of progress.
"We see very competitive matches. We see that there is no small team in the qualified teams. It’s great to see all these players holding their place," Boli pointed out.
