Kalidou Koulibaly has voiced his strong preference for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) over World Cup qualification. The defender emphasized his profound respect for AFCON, stating he would never trade a victory in the continental tournament for a spot in the global showpiece. He noted that many do not fully appreciate AFCON and urged the media to give the "beautiful tournament" the recognition it deserves. Koulibaly stressed that it is the responsibility of Africans to champion and defend their own competition. KalidouKoulibaly AFCON AfricaCupOfNations Football