Africa Cup of Nations is moving forward, with four games this Sunday.
Our daily predictions, including Tunisia, Algeria, Mali and the Ivory Coast, are here.
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Good morning all! Are you ready for matchday 2️⃣ in group E & F?#AFCON2021 #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/GyvkYRUEyR
— BabaGol (@BabaGol_) January 16, 2022
The Gambia v Mali, 14:00 CET, Limbe Stadium, Limbe
Both teams won on matchday 1 - The Gambia did so while scoring their first-ever goal in the competition, in a tough fight against Mauritania. Mali’s win, on the other hand, was more farce than fight, with their game more notable for one of the most bizarre officiating displays in recent times.
BabaGol’ prediction: Although Mali has far more experience, The Gambia have a quality in their squad that just cannot be matched by their opponents. With the game kicking off early, combined with the humidity in Limbe, this one is going to be a low-score draw.
Bet365 odds: The Gambia 7.00 | Draw 3.25 | Mali 1.66
Scorpions warming up ahead of today's session pic.twitter.com/lekEtFS0Sn
— Official GFF 🇬🇲 (@TheGambiaFF) January 2, 2022
Ivory Coast v Sierra Leone, 17:00 CET, Japoma Stadium, Douala
The Ivory Coast will come up against the hero of the first matchday, Sierra Leone goalkeeper Mohammed Kamara, who managed to stop the African champions, Algeria, with a fantastic display. The Elephants have one of the most talented squads in Africa but are yet to show how they play together as a team.
BabaGol’s prediction: Despite the exciting start, Mohammed Kamara will concede a goal or two. Ivory Coast to win, and to go through to the last 16.
Bet365 odds: Ivory Coast 1.33 | Draw 4.50 | Sierra Leone 12.00
Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 return to action today against Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 in Douala.
— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) January 16, 2022
All eyes on goalkeeper Mohamed Kamara who made 7 saves vs the reigning champions Algeria denying them from scoring for the first time since October 2018.
Kamara plays for East End Lions at home. #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/GMEFhjUm2g
Tunisia v Mauritania, 17:00 CET, Limbe Stadium, Limbe
Tunisia are furious after the saga against Mali, when the referee called the game off before the 90-minute mark, but they have to show they are bigger than that. Mauritania lost to The Gambia and must grab at least a draw from this.
BabaGol’s prediction: Tunisia will win.
Bet365 odds: Tunisia 1.45 | Draw 4.50 | Mauritania 9.00
"I Wonder how #Mali Goalkeeper stopped Khazri's penalty"
— Souhail Khmira (@SKhmira) January 14, 2022
Khazri's Teammates 😅⬇️#AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/BfU7q2xqTS
Algeria v Equatorial Guinea, 20:00 CET, Japoma Stadium, Douala
No excuses for Djamel Belmadi and his players in this one. Algeria, the reigning champions, haven’t scored yet in this competition, despite being tipped as favourties to win. Equatorial Guinea are a stubborn side, and will give their all in a bid to stop the Desert Warriors.
BabaGol’s prediction: It will be a hard fight, but Algeria will win, because they have to.
Bet365 odds: Algeria 1.33 | Draw 4.75 | Equatorial Guinea 11.00
🇩🇿⚽️ A beautiful day for Algerian football tomorrow.
— Walid Ziani (@bylka613_) January 16, 2022
First up, the biggest and best derby in African football:
⚫️🔴 USM Algiers vs Mouloudia Algiers 🟢🔴
Then, the defending African champions are back in action at #AFCON2021:
🇩🇿 Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶 pic.twitter.com/8HTPYrIZuy
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