After the round of 16 matches, which saw the surprising exits of Senegal and Morocco, Nigeria emerges as the frontrunner to clinch the 2023 AFCON title in Cote d’Ivoire. As the quarterfinals approach, Nigeria is set to clash with Angola in a bid to secure a spot in the last four.
According to the latest Opta supercomputer prediction, Nigeria leads the race with a 28.8% chance of lifting the trophy, having maintained a flawless record, earning maximum points and not conceding since their opening 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea. Mali follows as the second favorite at 14.7%, overcoming Burkina Faso to advance.
Host country Ivory Coast holds the third spot with a 13.5% chance, followed by DR Congo and Cape Verde at fourth and fifth with winning probabilities of 9.4% and 8.8%, respectively. South Africa, having ousted Morocco in the round of 16, is the sixth favorite with an 8.7% chance.
The quarterfinal matchups are poised to determine the semifinal contenders, with Nigeria facing Angola and potential showdowns in the other pool involving Cape Verde, South Africa, Mali, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, and Guinea.
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