AFCON 2023: Nigeria Will Win Nations Cup ‘Opta’ Predicts

As AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire intensifies, Nigeria emerges as the top contender after the elimination of Senegal and Morocco.


The Opta supercomputer gives Nigeria a 28.8% chance to clinch the trophy, setting the stage for an exciting quarterfinal clash against Angola on Friday.

The Super Eagles’ flawless performance, securing maximum points without conceding since their opening draw against Equatorial Guinea, has propelled them to the forefront of the tournament.

Nigeria’s defender #5 William Troost-Ekong (C) celebrates after shooting a penalty and scoring his team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 18, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Mali follows closely as the second favourite with a 14.7% chance, while the host country, Ivory Coast, holds the third spot with a 13.5% likelihood of winning. The predictions also highlight DR Congo and Cape Verde as fourth and fifth favourites, with South Africa ranking sixth after defeating Morocco in the round of 16.

The quarterfinal fixtures promise intense matchups, with Nigeria facing Angola and other exciting games lined up. Football enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling encounters as the tournament unfolds.

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