AFCON 2024 Winner Predictions – Six Groups Covered

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will commence in the Ivory Coast, with Senegal, led by Sadio Mane, seeking to defend their title from two years ago. While officially named the 2023 edition, this competition was rescheduled for the ongoing year to avoid the rainy season in that African region. With matches starting on January 13th, you have little time to check the final AFCON 2024 winner predictions.

The Africa Cup of Nations is the central men’s football event in Africa with a long history and many followers at online sportsbooks in Senegal. No wonder, as Senegal is one of the 15 teams that have claimed victory in this tournament since its inception in 1957. Ghana, Cameroon, and Egypt stand as the only sides to retain their title successfully throughout AFCON history. Egypt has won the most tournaments with 7 cups, Cameroon is second with 5, and Ghana is behind them with 4 cups. 

Who will Compete at the 2024 AFCON?

This year’s finals will feature a total of 24 nations organized into six groups of four. Half of the participating teams have been African champions at least once in the past, while only five have never advanced beyond the group stage. 

This is a very competitive statistic compared to the UEFA Euro, for example, although some of the best national teams in the world hail from Europe and no African nation has ever won the World Cup. 1xBET also sets intriguing odds on favourites, so let’s dive into AFCON 2024 winner predictions group by group.

Group A

In Group A, hosts Cote d’Ivoire face a challenging scenario. The 1992 and 2015 champions are relying on the resurgence of Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller, who has overcome testicular cancer. Another favourite, Nigeria, will look to Napoli’s Victor Osimhen to lead the goal-scoring efforts in their 20th AFCON tournament. The Super Eagles, last crowned champions in 2013, aim to clinch the title again.

1. Côte d’Ivoire
2. Nigeria
3. Equatorial Guinea
4. Guinea Bissau

Group B

Seven-time champion Egypt, who last secured the title in 2010, shares the stage with Ghana. The predominantly domestically based squad showcases the strength of Egypt’s domestic football, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Arsenal’s Mohamed Elneny standing out among the few foreign-based players. Under the management of Irish former English Premier League manager Chris Hughton, Ghana boasts a formidable Black Stars lineup featuring captain Andre Ayew and Mohamed Kudus, one of West Ham United’s star players.

1. Egypt
2. Ghana
3. Cape Verde
4. Mozambique

Group C

Defending champion Senegal is placed in Group C, with key players such as Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, Nicolas Jackson, and Idrissa Gueye tasked with retaining the trophy in Dakar. Online gambling sites in Senegal also favour their national team to win the trophy this year.

1. Senegal
2. Cameroon
3. Guinea
4. Gambia

Group D

According to AFCON 2024 winner predictions, no one from this group has a decent chance of winning the AFCON trophy.

1. Algeria
2. Burkina Faso
3. Mauritania
4. Angola

Group E

Similar to Group D, there are no favourites in this one. South Africa and Tunisia have slightly better odds of proceeding to the next stage, but 1xBET’s AFCON 2024 winner predictions don’t see them as champions in the long run.

1. Tunisia
2. Mali
3. South Africa
4. Namibia

Group F

Morocco, having made the most profound advancement among African teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, will be the focus of attention in Group F. Despite reaching the World Cup semi-finals, the Atlas Lions have not made it to the AFCON final since 2004 and have secured the title only once in 1976.

1. Morocco
2. DR Congo
3. Zambia
4. Tanzania

AFCON 2024 Winner Predictions

Senegal is favoured to win the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 as they aim to defend their title. They secured their first-ever trophy in the previous edition, triumphing in a penalty shootout against Egypt in the final.

Following closely in the betting odds are Algeria, the 2019 champions, boasting a talent-packed squad featuring former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez, AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer, and Wolves full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri. The Fennec Foxes aim to rebound from their early exit in the previous tournament’s group stage.

Having made a historic run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022, Morocco is positioned favourably in the Africa Cup of Nations winner market. The Atlas Lions, led by key figures such as goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi, Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech, and Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri, are expected to play a significant role.

Hosts Ivory Coast are also prominently featured in our online betting tips, seeking to recapture the trophy they last won in 2015. While lacking the big-name stars of the Didier Drogba era, the Elephants’ squad under Jean-Louis Gasset includes several Premier League talents, including Nottingham Forest trio Serge Aurier, Willy Boly, and Ibrahim Sangare.

1xBET odds for the AFCON 2024 are the following:

• Senegal – 6/1
• Algeria – 13/2
• Morocco – 7/1
• Côte d’Ivoire – 7/1

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