The 7 Teams that could win AFCON 2023

The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday, with hosts Côte d’Ivoire facing off against Guinea-Bissau in a feisty opener.

This is expected to be one of the most keenly contested tournaments in recent times with several teams looking to get their hands on the famous trophy.

Read on to find out which nations are the favourites to win the tournament and enjoy professional betting tips and high odds provided by BetKing, one of Nigeria’s leading bookmakers.

Senegal  

Manager – Aliou Cisse

Star Players – Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy

Possible XI -(3-4-3) Mendy; Koulibaly, Niakhite, Jakobs; Diatta, Pepe Sarr, Gueye, Ballo; Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Ndiaye

Senegal, the defending champions, and heavy favourites to defend their title, will come into this tournament full of confidence. Led by national hero Aliou Cisse, the Teranga Lions will look to replicate their 2022 success when they defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties in a nervy final to win their first-ever AFCON trophy.

Since they’ve been drawn in Group C along with Cameroon, Gambia and Guinea, Cisse’s men will be expected to qualify as one of the top 2 teams, along with Cameroon. While Guinea and Gambia may pose a threat, Senegal have the experience of being champions, as well as a squad of superstar players including Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and Premier League stars Nicolas Jackson, Pape Matar Sarr and Idrissa Gana Gueye.

As long as the players stay fit, the Teranga Lions will take some stopping.

Take advantage of BetKing’s high odds by backing Senegal to retain the trophy.

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Morocco

Manager – Walid Regragui

Star Players – Achraf Hakimi, Sofyan Amrabat, Hakim Ziyech