The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), also known as AFCON, is the main international men’s national football team competition in Africa under the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It is currently known as the Total Africa Cup of Nations due to sponsorship. The first edition was held in 1957 and since 1968 the tournament has been held every 2 years. Since 2013, AFCON was switched to odd-numbered years.
The Total Energies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021, CAN 2021) was originally scheduled to be held in June/July 2021 before CAF moved it to Jan/Feb 2021 for climatic reasons. They were then forced to postpone the tournament to Jan/Feb 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AFCON 2021 will now be held from 9 January to 6 February 2022 and will be hosted by Cameroon.
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Africa Cup of Nations betting tips
Cameroon vs Comoros 24.01.2022
Having successfully navigated Group A as winners, staying unbeaten as well, host Cameroon take on Comoros in Monday’s last 16 tie. The indomitable lions, in the hunt for their 6th AFCON title and 2nd in 5 years, will count on home advantage and hope to draw confidence from their group stage triumph. Meanwhile, Comoros, a ... More
Guinea vs Gambia 24.01.2022
Guinea and Gambia are meeting for the first time and we expect a very intense and tactical match from both sides. Guinea have not lost any of their matches in AFCON and seems to be the stronger team here, but, they are coming off a 2-1 against Zimbabwe. Gambia are psyched up and motivated after ... More
Nigeria vs Tunisia 23.01.2022
Nigeria finished their group campaign with an enviable record obtaining the maximum points available in all three matches. The Nigerians laid down an early marker with their showing in their first three games including a 1-0 win over Egypt. Meanwhile, Tunisia qualified for the Round of 16 by the skin of their teeth, qualifying with ... More
Burkina Faso vs Gabon 23.01.2022
A 1-1 draw with Ethiopia in their final group game saw Burkina Faso finish second in Group A behind Cameroon on 4 points. They scored in all their group games. Gabon went through Group C unbeaten (W1, D2) after they managed an impressive 2-2 draw against group winners Morocco in their last match. They had ... More
Mali vs Mauritania 20.01.2022
When Mali faces Mauritania in the final on Thursday evening, they will be aiming for the best of the two positions in Group F. They drew with Gambia in their second group stage match after a 1-0 win against Tunisia. Mali is on pace to reach the AFCON last 16 with a victory over Mauritania. ... More
Ivory Coast vs Algeria 20.01.2022
Defending Champion Algeria are on the verge of elimination after failing to register a win in their first two games in Cameroon. The North Africans have been underwhelming and falling short of the pre-tournament hype. For Ivory Coast, they need a draw to be sure they do not slip up, but they will have to ... More
Egypt vs Sudan 19.01.2022
The Egyptians are pitted against Sudan for the second time in less than a month but on different platforms. A fierce scramble for three points is anticipated from these two squads of Group D of the 2021 AFCON with Sudan hoping to advance to the second round despite poor beginnings. Egypt is the favorite one ... More
Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria 19.01.2022
Nigeria will look to make it 3 wins in a row in this last group game against Guinea Bissau. With wins over Egypt and Sudan in their first two games, the Eagles will have their eyes set on clinching all three points here as they hope to end the first phase as Group D winners. ... More
Ghana vs Comoros 18.01.2022
Ghana head into this game after a disappointing performance against Gabon, which saw them draw 1-1 to Gabon’s advantage. Milovan will be well aware that their chances of qualifying is very slim and not solely in their hands, as the score from Gabon’s last group game will be impactful. However, Comoros is the group’s whipping ... More
Gabon vs Morocco 18.01.2022
Despite missing the services of their captain and leading striker Aubameyang in their opening two matches, Gabon have shown they can still mix it up with the big boys and are on the verge of making it to the round of 16 if they can avoid defeat here. They left it late against Ghana last ... More
Malawi vs Senegal 18.01.2022
Malawi bounced back from their opening game loss to beat their Southern Africa neighbours Zimbabwe 2-1 in their 2nd group game. This gives them high hopes of proceeding in the tournament if they can get a result in this game. Senegal are yet to rise to the occasion as one of the pre-tournament favorites. A ... More
Cape Verde vs Cameroon 17.01.2022
This match will decide which teams qualify for the knockout stage as group winners and runners up from Group A. Cameroon have an excellent record in recent games with 5 wins in their last 5 matches, including the opening day 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso. Cape Verde have also been doing well recently (won 4 ... More
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Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures & Results
Group Stage:
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*All Kick-off times are in GMT+3
| Group | Date | Time* | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Sun, 09.01.22 | 7:00PM | Cameroon – Burkina Faso | 2:1 |
| A | Sun, 09.01.22 | 10:00PM | Ethiopia – Cape Verde | 0:1 |
| B | Mon, 10.01.22 | 4:00PM | Senegal – Zimbabwe | 1:0 |
| B | Mon, 10.01.22 | 7:00PM | Guinea – Malawi | 1:0 |
| C | Mon, 10.01.22 | 7:00PM | Morocco – Ghana | 1:0 |
| C | Mon, 10.01.22 | 10:00PM | Comoros – Gabon | 0:1 |
| E | Tue, 11.01.22 | 4:00PM | Algeria – Sierra Leone | 0:0 |
| D | Tue, 11.01.22 | 7:00PM | Nigeria – Egypt | 1:0 |
| D | Tue, 11.01.22 | 10:00PM | Sudan – Guinea Bissau | 0:0 |
| F | Wed, 12.01.22 | 4:00PM | Tunisia – Mali | 0:1 |
| F | Wed, 12.01.22 | 7:00PM | Mauritania – Gambia | 0:1 |
| E | Wed, 12.01.22 | 10:00PM | Equatorial Guinea – Ivory Coast | 0:1 |
| A | Thu, 13.01.22 | 7:00PM | Cameroon – Ethiopia | 4:1 |
| A | Thu, 13.01.22 | 10:00PM | Cape Verde – Burkina Faso | 0:1 |
| B | Fri, 14.01.22 | 4:00PM | Senegal – Guinea | 0:0 |
| B | Fri, 14.01.22 | 7:00PM | Malawi – Zimbabwe | 2:1 |
| C | Fri, 14.01.22 | 7:00PM | Morocco – Comoros | 2:0 |
| C | Fri, 14.01.22 | 10:00PM | Gabon – Ghana | 1:1 |
| D | Sat, 15.01.22 | 7:00PM | Nigeria – Sudan | 3:1 |
| D | Sat, 15.01.22 | 10:00PM | Guinea-Bissau – Egypt | 0:1 |
| F | Sun, 16.01.22 | 4:00PM | Gambia – Mali | 1:1 |
| E | Sun, 16.01.22 | 7:00PM | Ivory Coast – Sierra Leone | 2:2 |
| F | Sun, 16.01.22 | 7:00PM | Tunisia – Mauritania | 4:0 |
| E | Sun, 16.01.22 | 10:00PM | Algeria – Equatorial Guinea | 0:1 |
| A | Mon, 17.01.22 | 7:00PM | Burkina Faso – Ethiopia | 1:1 |
| A | Mon, 17.01.22 | 7:00PM | Cape Verde – Cameroon | 1:1 |
| B | Tue, 18.01.22 | 7:00PM | Malawi – Senegal | 0:0 |
| B | Tue, 18.01.22 | 7:00PM | Zimbabwe – Guinea | 2:1 |
| C | Tue, 18.01.22 | 10:00PM | Gabon – Morocco | 2:2 |
| C | Tue, 18.01.22 | 10:00PM | Ghana – Comoros | 2:3 |
| D | Wed, 19.01.22 | 10:00PM | Egypt – Sudan | 1:0 |
| D | Wed, 19.01.22 | 10:00PM | Guinea-Bissau – Nigeria | 0:2 |
| E | Thu, 20.01.22 | 7:00PM | Ivory Coast – Algeria | -:- |
| E | Thu, 20.01.22 | 7:00PM | Sierra Leone – Equatorial Guinea | -:- |
| F | Thu, 20.01.22 | 10:00PM | Gambia – Tunisia | -:- |
| F | Thu, 20.01.22 | 10:00PM | Mali – Mauritania | -:- |
Knock out Stage
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*All Kick-off times are in GMT+3
| Round | Date | Time* | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 16 | 23.01.22 | 7:00PM | A2 – C2 | -:- |
| Last 16 | 23.01.22 | 10:00PM | D1 – B/E/F3 | -:- |
| Last 16 | 24.01.22 | 7:00PM | B2 – F2 | -:- |
| Last 16 | 24.01.22 | 10:00PM | A1 – C/D/E3 | -:- |
| Last 16 | 25.01.22 | 7:00PM | B1 – A/C/D3 | -:- |
| Last 16 | 25.01.22 | 10:00PM | C1 – A/B/F3 | -:- |
| Last 16 | 26.01.22 | 7:00PM | E1 – D2 | -:- |
| Last 16 | 26.01.22 | 10:00PM | F1 – E2 | -:- |
| QF | 29.01.2 | 7:00PM | R16 winner 4 – R16 winner 3 | -:- |
| QF | 29.01.22 | 10:00PM | R16 winner 1 – R16 winner 2 | -:- |
| QF | 30.01.22 | 7:00PM | R16 winner 7 – R16 winner 6 | -:- |
| QF | 30.01.22 | 10:00PM | R16 winner 5 – R16 winner 8 | -:- |
| SF | 02.02.22 | 7:00PM | QF1 winner – QF4 winner | -:- |
| SF | 03.02.22 | 10:00PM | QF2 winner – QF3 winner | -:- |
| Place 3 | 06.02.22 | 7:00PM | SF1 loser – SF2 loser | -:- |
| Final | 06.02.22 | 10:00PM | SF1 winner – SF2 winner | -:- |
Africa Cup of Nations bets & odds
There are a wide range of bets that you will be able to place on the upcoming Afcon 2021 matches. For a tournament like this, you can try your hand at long term bets. This involves placing bets on outcomes that you will have to wait for quite a while before they are settled. For example, for Afcon 2021 you can bet on which team will be the winner or player to be the tournament’s top scorer/best player. If you place long term bets before the tournament starts, you stand to enjoy bigger odds than once the tournament kicks off.
Africa Cup of Nations Host Cities & Stadiums
The Africa Cup of Nations 2021 will be held in 6 different venues located in 5 cities across Cameroon. The capital Yaounde has 2 stadia – the Olembe Stadium and Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium. Other venues include Japoma Stadium in Douala, the Limbe Stadium in Limbe, the Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam, and the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua. Olembe Stadium in Yaounde will host the opening ceremony and the final match of the tournament.
Africa Cup of Nations Groups
AFCON 2021 will comprise 24 teams in 6 groups (A to F), with four teams in each of the groups. The hosts, Cameroon, are placed in Group A. While defending champions, Algeria, are drawn in Group E.
Group A: Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Cape verde
Group B: Senegal, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Malawi
Group C: Morocco, Ghana, Comoros, Gabon
Group D: Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan, Guinea-Bissau
Group E: Algeria, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast
Group F: Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Gambia
The group matches will be played on 9th – 20th January, 2022.
The top two teams in each group as well as the the four third best finishers in the various groups will advanced to the round of 16.
Africa Cup of Nations Tournament Rules
The tournament will have 24 teams divided into 6 groups of four teams each. The teams in each group will play each other in a single round robin format and be ranked according to their performance. The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the round of 16 where they will be joined by the top four 3rd-placed teams from the groups. From the Round of 16 onwards, the teams are paired to play each other and the winners proceed to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and eventually the finals. Before the final match there will be a 3rd-place play-off match between the 2 semi-finals losers.
In the group stage, teams are ranked on points. In case two or more teams tie on points, the head-to-head matches are first considered, followed by goal differences, and then goals scored. If there are teams tied after all these considerations, there will be drawing of lots to determine which of the teams proceed.
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
A total of 52 teams entered the qualification round for the AFCON 2021 tournament. The teams were seeded based upon their June 2019 FIFA World Rankings. This saw 44 teams going directly to the group stage while the remaining 8 had to play a preliminary round to determine the winners to join the group stage of qualification. The final 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups of 4 teams each. The teams in each group played each other in a home-and-away format, and the top 2 teams from each group qualified for the tournament proper.
Tips and forecasts including the following bets:
Single bets + odds predictions
Casual 1×2 bets, double chance, over & under and correct score bets. Moreover halftime/fulltime, number of goal and handicap bets. If applicable, we will go even deeper and provide even more special bets and odds.
Accumulator bets + odds predictions
If we find out that it is even more clever to place a combination of bets instead of just a single bet, we will suggest that to you. Bear in mind, a combination of bets can increase your winnings substantially as odds multiply!
System bets + odds
If the situation is like this: Favorites are very likely to win, this means that odds will be comparatively low. In this case we would suggest you should take the risk and place a 2 out of 3 systembet. That means you combine 3 matches to a system bet! Take 2 banker bets (2 favorites with low odds) and 1 more risky bet on an outsider that is in good shape. If the outsider wins and one of the other 2 bets as well, you can increase your winnings substantially. If the risky bet goes wrong, you still will have the 2 banker bets and you can win as well.
What do we analyze for Africa Cup tips?
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Our experts are looking at statistics like: home and away results of previous matches, possible squads and recent performance, injured or booked key players and a lot more.
Moreover, all this information will be combined with betting facts like odds of different bookmakers. Find analysis for the likelihood of a certain results and discover sure bets and value bets. In the end our editors will be able to provide the best bets for a certain match with the highest return on investment.
For whom are Africa Cup tips made?
Especially for our users from African countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda but also for users from other African countries.
We want to provide our free football betting tips and analysis for people with little time and lower experience in betting! We do all the hard data digging work for you and you will get the result! The only thing you have to do is to read our prediction and place your bet.
More info about Africa Cup
The Africa Cup of Nations is the biggest football event on the African continent organized by the CAF (Confédération Africaine de Football).
Unlike the European Championship, the “Africa Cup of Nations”, better known as the Africa Cup, does not take place every four but every two years. Around June/July (sometimes also January/February) , the best football nations from the second largest continent meet to play out their winners. The Africa Cup was played for the first time in 1957, when Egypt prevailed. The tournament has been played every two years since 1968, and 16 teams have participated since 1998. In 2019, 24 African national teams took part for the first time.
The playing mode
Preliminary round consists of 6 groups with 4 teams each. The winner and runner up of each group, plus 4 best teams on 3rd place, qualify for the round of 16. From this stage onwards the Africa Cup is played in knockout mode until the final.
Record holders
Record winner of the Africa Cup is Egypt with 7 titles – with 3 consecutive wins in 2006, 2008 and 2010. Second in the list of winners is Cameroon with 5 titles and third is Ghana with 4 titles.
Current title holder is Algeria with a win over Senegal in the 2019 Final in Egypt.
The next Africa Cup of Nations is taking place in Cameroon 2021
More about Africa Cup betting
The Africa Cup is one of the major football events on the African Continent. Therefore, bookmakers offer a huge number of bets on all matches of the Cup. All bookies and all teams participating in the Africa Cup are closely watched by different authorities and fraudulent behavior is very unlikely – you can consider your bets safe.
Please note that our tips are just hints – make up your own mind and do not follow our predictions blindly