Legit.ng earlier reported that the Opta supercomputer released the list of the favourite countries to win the ongoing 2023 AFCON following the elimination of Senegal and Morocco.
Senegal, the overwhelming favourite, lost in the round of 16 to the host nation, Cote D’Ivoire, on penalties on Monday, January 29. Semi-finalist at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Morocco was well beaten by South Africa on Tuesday, January 30.
In the latest Opta prediction, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are now the favourites to lift the title with a 28.8% chance. Super Eagles, 3-time AFCON champions, have conceded just one goal in the four matches and face underdogs Angola in the last eight on Friday, February 2.
Source: Legit.ng
