The 2023 AFCON Qualifiers have reached the final round of fixtures. With just six points up for grabs in majority of the groups, a lot is bound to change.
Saturday 17 June
Zambia 24/10 | Draw 33/20 | Côte d’Ivoire 5/4 | (15:00)
Despite being hosts of the upcoming edition of the AFCON, Côte d’Ivoire has shone with immense desire to be ready by going undefeated over their qualification campaign – one draw and three wins to date. Since Zambia’s opening 3-1 defeat at the hands of their current opposition, they have found success in their further three fixtures. This encounter will be the tightest affair of the final round and could determine who finishes top of Group H. I’m getting behind the draw here.
Central African Republic 34/10 | Draw17/10 | Angola 19/20 | (15:00)
Just two points separate the Central African Republic and Angola. For Angola, losing is not an option and they will ride on the confidence of their only win coming in the form of the CAR. While home advantage plays a big role, the away draw not bet is the play.
Lesotho 34/10 | Draw 39/20 | Comoros 8/10 (16:00)
While Lesotho did manage to hold Comoros to a 0-0 draw on home soil, they have yet to find another point this qualifying campaign. Banker Comoros.
Equatorial Guinea 29/10 | Draw 7/4 | Tunisia 1/1 | (17:00)
Tunisia have defeated Equatorial Guinea in four of their last five clashes across all competitions. Tunisia have also played at the highest level – the FIFA World Cup – which generally raises the quality of play in a team. Tunisia should collect all three and cement their spot at the top of Group J.
Botswana 17/10 | Draw 29/20 | Libya 2/1 | (18:00)
Botswana have failed to win a game, scoring just two goals in four fixtures – both of which came in their last encounter – 3-2 loss. On the flip side, Libya have scored just one goal, which was against Botswana on the opening matchday. The draw is highly likely.
Benin 33/10 | Draw 33/20 | Senegal 33/20 | (21:00)
Sadio Mane tops the goal scoring table with five. Backing him as an Anytime Goal Scorer should he make the matchday squad considering the fact that Senegal have already qualified is on the cards.
Sunday 18 June
Madagascar 5/1 | Draw 2/1 | Ghana 13/20 | (16:00)
Ghana put up a great fight on the world stage at the end of last year, followed by collecting four points against Angola back in March. Back Ghana to topple over Madagascar just as they did in the first leg.
Uganda 33/10 | Draw 17/10 | Algeria 19/20 | (17:00)
Algeria is the only side alongside defending champions Senegal to collect 12 points in four games. Add Algeria to all multiples.
Cape Verde 15/10 | Draw 15/10 | Burkina Faso 22/10 | (18:00)
Burkina Faso currently have a squad that is impressing many across the continent, while Cape Verde’s side have fallen short only to the Stallions – 2-0 in the reverse fixture. Back the away side.
Sierra Leone 13/2 | Draw 31/10 | Nigeria 4/10 | (18:00)
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen is tied with the African Footballer of the Year (Sadio Mane) on five goals in the qualifiers to date. He is leading the Super Eagles front line in the similar formidable fashion that he has produced to lead Napoli to a Serie A title. Get behind the world class striker to get on the scoresheet and lead Nigeria to a win.
QUAD
Comoros Win
Tunisia Win
Ghana Win
Algeria Win
