Supercomputer Predicts AFCON 2023 Winner After Morocco’s Exit

The Opta supercomputer has released the list of the favourite countries to win the ongoing African Cup of Nations (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.

In the latest Opta prediction, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are now the clear favourites with a 28.8% chance. The 3-time AFCON champions have conceded just one goal in four matches so far and are to face Angola in the last eight on Friday, January February 2.

The Supercomputer also tipped Mali as second favorite with 14.7% while Cote D’Ivoire came third with 13.5%.

The fourth favourite nation as predicted by Opta to lift the trophy on February 11 is Congo with 9.4% and Cape Verde with 8.8 chances.

Others are South Africa with 8.7, Angola with 8.3 and Guinea with 7.8 chances of becoming the next AFCON Champions.