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[asus09]

The final game is going to be really exciting. Senegal and Egypt are going to perform their best to reach the championship at the end. Senegal are the favourite side here to win this game indeed but I still don't see it like guaranteed. We should never underestimate Egypt at this point. I believe that they completely deserved to play at this level of the tournament. They are a good team when it comes to resisting even more powerful teams. They might try the same tactic against Senegal too but I don't think that it will work this time. Senegal are my favourite to win.

Senegal vs Egypt as favorite final match on African Nation Cup final and glad to see who will lead between Liverpool player Salah and Mane, I favorite as Senegal will win because they have better player than Egypt and have left one day more take rest after playing early on semifinal than Egypt. Maybe have different prediction but I see Senegal looks have good performance than Egypt and make them pass to final.

[mv1986]

The odds issued by the bookie tonight are very tempting to bet on Cameroon, I think this game will be very loose and Burkina Faso will not play defensively like in previous matches and very profitable for Cameroon. and it is possible for Cameroon can make a lot of gool.
with such odds for Cameroon tonight I bet big for Cameroon to win.

Yea, indeed. I think so too, 1.85 seem like good odds for a win of Cameroon. Normally games for the 3rd rank are less serious and more open which should play in favor of Cameroon. I don't think that they want to leave their home tournament with a loss. Cameroon is clearly the stronger team, I'd guess a 2-1 or 3-1 for the game tonight.

I wouldn't say that the teams at the African Cup take the game for the third rank less serious. Once they are ok with losing the semi-finals, they'll be on fire again to win the very last game of their tournament especially for all the people of their respective home countries. But still I would also agree that Cameroon has a slight edge here.

[TheEconomists]

Firstly I would say Cameroon spirit was cut short bec6 they taught they would be playing in the finals, Many teams don't actually take the 3rd place match seriously anymore, so Cameroon didn't have the inspiration, I honestly feel they should be there instead of Egypt, the apply more pressure but Egypt was able to counter everyone of them, regardless they dropped and had to settle for a 3rd place game with Burkina Faso who are delighted to even have a chance to reach the semi finals, so am not surprised they are winning Cameroon.

Your personal feeling for Cameroon to be in the final instead of Egyptians that wool for it and got qualify can't in any way change anything since the game of football is not about personal feeling or who you like to be at the final. In summary, the Cameroonians are not feet to be at the final and that was why they lost to Senegal and they are even qualify to be in third position and that is why they lost again to Burkina Faso.

[Masplanc]

Cameroon  gave a nice surprise to score 3 goals before defeating  burkina faso with a penalty.  I'm impressed with aboukars performance, he was brought to the game  during the second half of the match and he was able to score  2 goals within 3 minutes.  When  burkina faso were leading with 3 goals I thought that was the end of the game.

[Dewi Aries]

Cameroon  gave a nice surprise to score 3 goals before defeating  burkina faso with a penalty.  I'm impressed with aboukars performance, he was brought to the game  during the second half of the match and he was able to score  2 goals within 3 minutes.  When  burkina faso were leading with 3 goals I thought that was the end of the game.

At least Cameroon can prove they have a great mentality. If Cameroon was still in the final surely Aboubakar would be the best player this player is very talented even though he is old. Because in the final it will be Egypt vs Senegal , in my opinion the player with the most potential to get the best player title is Mane he's the most influential player there

[gabbie2010]

Cameroon  gave a nice surprise to score 3 goals before defeating  burkina faso with a penalty.  I'm impressed with aboukars performance, he was brought to the game  during the second half of the match and he was able to score  2 goals within 3 minutes.  When  burkina faso were leading with 3 goals I thought that was the end of the game.

Burkina Faso really messed up after leading by 3-0 they conceded easy goals, no thanks to their goalkeeper who flopped after he left his line thus miss his target while trying to punch off the ball, kudos to the cameroonians who never gave up and came back into the game with determination and zeal and a fighting spirit at the end were well rewarded with a third place, the lesson I learnt from this match is that never give up and endeavor to fight back until it is over, the cameroonians were already written off after conceding three goals however they eventually won the match.

[Rruchi man]

At least Cameroon can prove they have a great mentality.

I'm happy the host Cameroon were still able to get a medal from this competition, they've played too well not to be rewarded. In other news, the Egyptian coach has demanded that the finals be moved to Monday to give Egypt more chance to rest and plan for the final game. He thinks that the fact that Senegal has had an extra day to rest will put them more at an advantage in the finals. Do you agree with the Egyptian coach on this?

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[Oshosondy]

I'd want to extend my heartiest congratulations to the host country; it wasn't easy to come back from three goals down in less than 30 minutes; this is a well-deserved victory

Yes, it is well deserved, but it wasn't 30 minutes, the first goal from Cameroon was at 71st minute, the third goal was at 87th minutes, if you take the difference, that will be 16 minutes, in just 16 minutes, Cameroon equalised.

At least Cameroon can prove they have a great mentality.

I'm happy the host Cameroon were still able to get a medal from this competition, they've played too well not to be rewarded. In other news, the Egyptian coach has demanded that the finals be moved to Monday to give Egypt more chance to rest and plan for the final game. He thinks that the fact that Senegal has had an extra day to rest will put them more at an advantage in the finals. Do you agree with the Egyptian coach on this?

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That is true, it is normal, the teams that had rested well will have more performance but anything can happen because Egypt is dreaming to win this tournament. The match has been fixed today to 8 o'clock PM, I think this is not changing.

[W Jr.]

If Cameroon finished third, it owes it to Vincent Aboubakar. He brought a 3-3 draw with 2 beautiful goals scored in the last minutes and carried the match into overtime. Cameroon finished third on penalties. Although third place is not a very prestigious situation, I still thought that they did not want to give third place to Burkina Faso. I would like to mention Burkina Faso at one important point. I saw a low probability of Burkina Faso being one of the last 4 teams in this tournament, but they misled me. They played a very good game.  Burkina Faso should be proud of their players and their team. Congratulations.

[dwminer1]

Yesterday we watched an amazing match. The reversal of the game by the Cameroon national team was something that fans will remember for a long time. I would like similar emotions today in the final match. I do not see a definite favorite, both teams represent a similar level. I am counting on an interesting game and a lot of goals, I bet over 2.5 goals

[Ebede]

Cameroon match with Burkina Faso just a surprise, the reversal of the match just happened like movie, i never see such kind of luck over three years in football, all my hope is Burkina Faso has win the match, it is out of surprise Cameroon equalizer and finally the won the match, from my prediction before the match set off, i seen Cameroon like team that will defeat the match without much struggle, but immediately the game kick off  it was unbelievable for the possession of Burkina Faso.

[Apes]

After the fight for the third place is officially owned by Cameroon, now is the time to wait for the final match between Egypt vs Senegal for the champion of Afcon. I predict that Senegal will be the champion. My reason is because Senegal is unbeaten in this competition and between duo Liverpool Mane is more productive than salah,  If Egypt has won this competition many times, maybe this is the time for Senegal

[Anguwa]

After the fight for the third place is officially owned by Cameroon, now is the time to wait for the final match between Egypt vs Senegal for the champion of Afcon. I predict that Senegal will be the champion. My reason is because Senegal is unbeaten in this competition and between duo Liverpool Mane is more productive than salah,  If Egypt has won this competition many times, maybe this is the time for Senegal

Football is a game of luck, but it can still be predicted; this match will be extremely difficult because the two Liverpool superstars have demonstrated their effect by performing admirably in their respective countries. Both teams are deserving of the medal for their efforts and dedication. However, I anticipate Senegal to win 2-1 because they have a good team that knows how to work together and are unbeaten in the competition; also, Sadio Mane is a very dangerous player who will strike panic in the Egyptian defense.

[CryptocurencyKing]

Later today Senegal will face Egypt in the Afcon final. I think this is the second AFCON final for both Sadio Mane & Mohamed Salah. And both of them would want to go home with the trophy tonight. The Senegal team is solid than that of Egypt, but let’s see what happens, football is full of surprises. I will love for Senegal to win the trophy but it's unfortunate that's not going to happen because it looks like destiny has already decided the outcome. Imagine they have already eaten a lion, elephant and an eagle. Whom are they to fear? You can't knock out African great like Morocco, Ivory coast and Cameroon and go home without the trophy. Egypt will win the trophy.

[LittleBitFunny]

Yesterday though I bet for Cameroon’s win. But I would say that Cameroon's victory was very unexpected. Cameroon were trailing 3-0 until the 70th minute of the match. I thought maybe I would lose the bet. But Cameron came back in a great truck. They scored 3 goals in just 20 minutes. Vincent Abubaker played brilliantly, he scored two goals. It was one of the most enjoyable and competitive matches of the AFCON this season. The performance of both the teams was remarkable.

[Wiwo]

Firstly I would say Cameroon spirit was cut short bec6 they taught they would be playing in the finals, Many teams don't actually take the 3rd place match seriously anymore, so Cameroon didn't have the inspiration, I honestly feel they should be there instead of Egypt, the apply more pressure but Egypt was able to counter everyone of them, regardless they dropped and had to settle for a 3rd place game with Burkina Faso who are delighted to even have a chance to reach the semi finals, so am not surprised they are winning Cameroon.

Your personal feeling for Cameroon to be in the final instead of Egyptians that wool for it and got qualify can't in any way change anything since the game of football is not about personal feeling or who you like to be at the final. In summary, the Cameroonians are not feet to be at the final and that was why they lost to Senegal and they are even qualify to be in third position and that is why they lost again to Burkina Faso.

The Cameron team have the god of soccer on they side as they were almost losing to BurkinaFaso but in the last 20 minutes to the end of the game change everything for Cameron as they were able to equalize and winning the match to take the third position. To me this is a big win and the team played very well in yesterday match.
soccer may not be based on fans' feelings but players' skills but then the Cameron team has performed above expectation I was personally hoping they will make it to the finals but then this is football anything can happen. My joy is that comeron was able to take the third position after marvelously winning their last match.

[Woodie]

Yesterday though I bet for Cameroon’s win. But I would say that Cameroon's victory was very unexpected. Cameroon were trailing 3-0 until the 70th minute of the match. I thought maybe I would lose the bet. But Cameron came back in a great truck. They scored 3 goals in just 20 minutes. Vincent Abubaker played brilliantly, he scored two goals. It was one of the most enjoyable and competitive matches of the AFCON this season. The performance of both the teams was remarkable.

I did not believe what I watched yesterday! Its really unbelievable that a team that is 3nil up in the 70th minute can throw away such a huge lead just like that. And for me i was so unfortunate that I did try a big bet on Burkina faso thinking it was impossible for a comeback and Cameroon did the unthinkable... I guess thats what football is all about, hope its not a case of match fixing.

[bekti3]

Yesterday though I bet for Cameroon’s win. But I would say that Cameroon's victory was very unexpected. Cameroon were trailing 3-0 until the 70th minute of the match. I thought maybe I would lose the bet. But Cameron came back in a great truck. They scored 3 goals in just 20 minutes. Vincent Abubaker played brilliantly, he scored two goals. It was one of the most enjoyable and competitive matches of the AFCON this season. The performance of both the teams was remarkable.

I did not believe what I watched yesterday! Its really unbelievable that a team that is 3nil up in the 70th minute can throw away such a huge lead just like that. And for me i was so unfortunate that I did try a big bet on Burkina faso thinking it was impossible for a comeback and Cameroon did the unthinkable... I guess thats what football is all about, hope its not a case of match fixing.

Concentration is one of Burkina Faso's factors in this match. it's actually quite good that they changed their strategy to be more defensive but something like this actually had a tremendous impact because their defensive strategy actually made Cameroon more flexible in playing the ball and controlling their midfield.
and Aboubakar's goal in the 85th minute further broke their concentration so that they conceded the ball again 2 minutes later.
Aboubakar deserves to be the MOTM in this match i think

[FanEagle]

Later today Senegal will face Egypt in the Afcon final. I think this is the second AFCON final for both Sadio Mane & Mohamed Salah. And both of them would want to go home with the trophy tonight. The Senegal team is solid than that of Egypt, but let’s see what happens, football is full of surprises. I will love for Senegal to win the trophy but it's unfortunate that's not going to happen because it looks like destiny has already decided the outcome. Imagine they have already eaten a lion, elephant and an eagle. Whom are they to fear? You can't knock out African great like Morocco, Ivory coast and Cameroon and go home without the trophy. Egypt will win the trophy.

I believe that Senegal has a better chance if you ask me. Not because Egypt is bad, obviously we all know how great they are, these both teams are in the finals so it is obvious that they are all great, but that doesn't change the fact that Senegal is usually tbe better team.

Mane is a great player and we all know about him and Salah, so it is going to be basically just a showcase of which African player of Liverpool is the better one All jokes aside just because one team wins doesn't mean that that player will be better compared of the two . So, this is going to be actually fun to watch, we have very time left, lets see what happens.

[Slow death]

senegal - egypt

who is betting that senegal will win the game?

who is betting that egypt will win the game?

I personally am more in favor of egypt winning this game