African Cup of Nations Outright Tips
2024 African Cup of Nations Outright Winner Tips
The much-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations begins this month, with the action getting underway on January 13 with a Group A clash between hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bisseau.
The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will see 24 nations taking part in a bid to land the continent’s most coveted footballing prize, with reigning champions Senegal currently heading the market at 6/1.
Bet on the African Cup of Nations
World Cup surprise package Morocco are just behind at 13/2 while the hosts are 7/1 and a star-studded Nigeria are 15/2, while Algeria, Egypt and Cameroon round out the sides with single-figure odds.
With plenty of talented nations taking part it is a difficult tournament to call, but we have you covered with our three best bets for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations including a big outside shout.
Tip 1 - Nigeria to win the African Cup of Nations @ 15/2
Nigeria were disappointing at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, crashing out in the round of 16 to Tunisia, but they may have learnt from their mistakes and arrive with an even stronger squad this time around.
Newly-crowned African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen was not in the 2021 squad but is now the Super Eagles’ star man, having scored seven goals in 13 Serie A appearances for Napoli this term.
Similarly effective attackers Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman were also not in the squad for the last Africa Cup of Nations, but both have excelled this season and could contribute regularly alongside Osimhen.
With one of the strongest squads at the tournament, they could be set to land their first AFCON title since 2013 and, at slightly greater odds than some other sides in the market, Nigeria make great appeal to land the prize at a generous price of 15/2.
Tip 2 - Egypt to win the African Cup of Nations @ 8/1
No side has won more Africa Cup of Nations than Egypt, who have lifted the trophy an amazing seven times, and they nearly added an eighth title in 2021, narrowly losing that year’s final on penalties.
Senegal were the winners that day having been runners-up themselves in 2019, so if that sequence follows suit the Pharaohs could land the title this time around. Egypt save their best form for AFCONs and star man Mohamed Salah signed off from Liverpool duty with a pair of goals against Newcastle United and, if he can carry that form into this tournament, they could be set for more continental glory.
Tip 3 - Zambia to reach the final @ 20/1
Now the final tip is a big outside shout, so small stakes only, but Zambia could shock a few
at this year’s AFCON. Managed by Avram Grant, a Champions League runner-up with a wealth of experience, the small footballing nation could be set to make their second final in 12 years, having won the 2012 edition of this competition.
They have been dealt a favourable group alongside Morocco, DR Congo and Tanzania - the latter two Zambia are more-than capable of beating - and could find themselves in the knockout stage, where anything can happen.
If Leicester striker Patson Daka can get firing, they could make their 20/1 odds to reach the final seem far too generous.
