Supercomputer Predicts AFCON 2023 Winner After Morocco's Exit

• The Super Eagles of Nigeria are now the favourite to win the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire
• This is according to the latest prediction made by the Opta supercomputer following the exit of Senegal and Morocco
• Eight countries have made it to the 2023 AFCON quarter-finals, which will commence on Friday, February 2

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy.

Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire - 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.

Semi-finalist at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Morocco was well beaten by South Africa on Tuesday, January 30.

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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.

Photo Credit: Opta Analyst

Mali, with 14.7%, and Cote D’Ivoire, with 13.5%, make the top three favourite countries to win the 2023 AFCON tournament.

The fourth favourite nation 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.

Nigeria, other teams that made It to the quarter-final

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that after a two-day break, the last eight matches will commence on Friday, February 2. Recall the competition started with 24 teams, of which 16 nations have been sent packing from the tourney.

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Nigeria vs Angola: Supercomputer predicts winner of AFCON 2023 quarterfinal match

The tournament's round of 16 ended with Bafana Bafana of South Africa defeating Morocco with two goals to nil.

There's been high drama and big-name exits, with Super Eagles, Angola, DR Congo, Guinea, Cabo Verde, Ivory Coast, Mali and South Africa all through to the quarter-finals.

Source: Legit.ng