Surprises, drama, late goals and plenty of action, as the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations saw 11 goals in 4 matches on Sunday.
Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone shocked the continent, and large parts of the world, when they managed to shock the Ivory Coast and Algeria, with a draw and a win respectively.
Since the tournament, and this preview series began, we’re 12 from 24 with our game predictions - and if you agreed with our view ahead of the Mali-The Gambia match, you would’ve taken home a nice sum.
Important note: These predictions are only suggestions, and BabaGol is not responsible for the consequences. The use of these suggestions is the responsibility of the reader and user themselves.
Remember: Don't bet more than you can afford to lose. Know and accept the odds, keep sight of your chances of winning, and accept that your spending limits may be less than others.
It’s time to conclude group 🅰️ 🔚
— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 🏆 (@CAF_Online) January 17, 2022
Who will join #TeamCameroon in the round of 16? 🧐#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/xt1hotCDRI
Burkina Faso v Ethiopia, 17:00 CET, Keoukong Stadium, Bafoussam
A big match, between a team that looks to guarantee its place in the last 16, and a team that, even with a win, will need to hope that other groups go their way to reach the next round as one of the best-placed 3rd place sides.
Burkina Faso looked good in the first two games, but are one of the more unpredictable teams in the competition. Ethiopia have lost two from two, despite showing a great team spirit in parts of both games. They will need to hope for a miracle.
BabaGol’s prediction: Burkina Faso to win. Ethiopia will look to come back stronger in the next tournaments.
Bet365 odds: Burkina Faso 1.60 | Draw 3.60 | Ethiopia 7.00
Cape Verde v Cameroon, 17:00 CET, Stade d’Olembé, Yaoundé
The hosts are already through to the next stage of the competition but will want to clinch another victory - hoping for an easier path to the final. A defeat to a combative Cape Verde side would set them on a tougher path, and Vincent Aboubakar and his Indomitable Lions wouldn’t want that to happen.
Cape Verde are as cool as it gets, and any points they can take from this game would be a bonus - they still have a chance to go places here.
BabaGol’s prediction: No matter which lineup they put out on Monday, Cameroon must win this game. A tournament is always sadder without its host nation.
Bet365 odds: Cape Verde 6.00 | Draw 3.40 | Cameroon 1.66
For more AFCON 2021 content, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and sign up for our newsletter.
Found a mistake? Let us know, and we will fix it, learn from it, and improve next time!
Photo via CAF Online official Twitter account.
🌍 = ⚽️ = ❤️
— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 🏆 (@CAF_Online) January 17, 2022
Good morning from the beautiful city of Yaoundé 🤩#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/E0w8OLNmWJ
