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Former Senegalese star Ferdinand Coly has identified the countries he believes have a strong chance of winning the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Nigeria is among the nations that are heavily favored to bring home the trophy this year, having finished as runners-up two years ago.
Nigeria lost to the host nation, Ivory Coast, in the 2023 final, with the Elephants securing a 2-1 victory in a highly intense match.
This time, Coly told Filgoal that it is quite challenging to single out a specific nation as the favorite to win the tournament, noting that such predictions can only be made as the competition progresses.
He stated that Morocco, being the top-ranked team in Africa according to FIFA, also benefits from the home advantage.
“Thus, [Morocco] is the primary candidate based on logic,” he remarked, before mentioning Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia as strong contenders.
He further emphasized that teams such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Cameroon should not be overlooked when considering favorites.
Additionally, Coly pointed out that Cape Verde could potentially cause an upset.
He expressed that he would not be surprised if any team among the eight or ten he mentioned were to win the trophy in Morocco.
Nigeria has been placed in Group C of the competition, alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
In preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles faced off against the Pharaohs of Egypt in a friendly match on Tuesday night.
The Pharaohs emerged victorious, defeating Eric Chelle’s side 2-1 in the encounter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams are favored to win the Africa Cup of Nations?
Teams such as Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia are among the favorites to win the tournament.
What was Nigeria's performance in the last Africa Cup of Nations?
Nigeria finished as the runners-up in the last Africa Cup of Nations, losing to Ivory Coast in the final with a score of 2-1.
Who won the friendly match between Nigeria and Egypt?
The Pharaohs of Egypt won the friendly match against Nigeria, finishing with a score of 2-1.
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