Former Super Eagles Captain John Mikel Obi is set to play a pivotal role in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final draw.

Football legends Didier Drogba, Sadio Mane, and Achraf Hakimi are joining him. Adding a touch of glamour to the event, global music icon Akon will serve as the host.

Mikel, who clinched the Africa Cup of Nations title with Nigeria in 2013, brings his wealth of experience to the draw. The former midfielder is a three-time AFCON bronze medalist with the Super Eagles.

The draw ceremony will occur at the state-of-the-art Parc des Expositions in Abidjan. The event promises to be a star-studded affair, with delegations, coaches from each of the 24 participating nations, CAF legends, international media, CAF commercial partners, showbiz celebrities, and African leaders in attendance.

This momentous draw will officially mark the beginning of the final countdown to what is shaping up to be the most exciting AFCON ever.