🌍⚽Sportsbet.io AFCON 2024 prediction pool discussion thread

[slaman29]

It would be the best for everyone involved to see South Africa vs DR Congo in the final. It's the matchup I'm hoping to see

I am sure there are a couple of members here who would have something to say about that. Nigeria is the most populous nation on the continent and Côte d'Ivoire are the hosts, the wind would be in their sales.

The pool is mostly an exercise now for the rest of us. Got to have some more luck in future pools.

- Jay -

They will have the loudest atmosphere + biggest fan support for sure, but sometimes that doesn't go in a positive way for the teams involved, depends on how they deal with pressure. Some teams even do better when people are against them, but I don't know much about mentalities of South Africa or DR Congo.

If Nigeria put Osimhen on bench, we know they will play for draw, win with him in ET.

[darxiaomi]

Well we can expect more surprises in this cup like the ones who are achieved in his homolog Asian cup?

Today Jordan wins against South Korea, i dont know how that happen, incredible. And before that we see some very stranges games, where the ArgenSyria fueled by various argentinian players put in risk the huge Iran team losing up in penalti kicks.

Here in Afcon we have some blows, but not so big like the ones in Asia, but are we gonna see a unprecent final like South Africa-Congo?

[Igebotz]

If Nigeria put Osimhen on bench, we know they will play for draw, win with him in ET.

I don't know how if serious the knock is but id Osimhem doesn't play then it's all the manager's fault, he got a knock, came for treatment and he still push him back to the game, we were already winning and Osimhem should have been changed early to avoid all this from happening

[CLS63]

My favourite for the championship is Nigeria this year.

AFCON 2024 started officially last night. I think that Nigeria can become champions surprisingly in Osimhen's lead this year.

I have terrible predictions in the AFCON pool this year and it is impossible for me to win a prize unfortunately. However Nigeria are progressing just as I expected. Are the people who were against me about my saying Nigeria would win at the beginning of the tournament still thinking the same? Or are they thinking that the favourite of the tournament is Nigeria?

[slaman29]

Here in Afcon we have some blows, but not so big like the ones in Asia, but are we gonna see a unprecent final like South Africa-Congo?

As I said above before, this is the one I would really like to see! I have no feelings towards any of the remaining teams, so of course as a neutral, I want the most exciting. I feel like though if the final really becomes Congo-South Africa, it might be the most boring one, as both teams will want to win it too badly, or am I wrong?

Nigeria would be reserving everything for final so maybe they play boring semi, but in the final for sure they want to win it before Extra Time.

I gave same predictions to both semis. I hope no penalties as I hate picking draws!!

[Woodie]

Now that today will be game day for the host nation who have an opportunity to write history day, from almost being eliminated to fighting their way all the way to the semi finals and possibly getting to play in the finals am not sure if I should back them..but remembering the EURO 2016 of Portugals journey qualifying as third ranked team and going all the way to win it, am thinking this could be that journey these lads are taking...and the bookies are all favouring this team to win but to play it safe invest to wait for team news, otherwise am not convinced these guys can beat Congo DR with the last card damage(yellows and red) they got... otherwise tough match to call!!

For the Nigerian match , we all know who is taking this one and don't want to spoil the fun..
Good luck ladies and gentlemen!

My favourite for the championship is Nigeria this year.

AFCON 2024 started officially last night. I think that Nigeria can become champions surprisingly in Osimhen's lead this year.

I have terrible predictions in the AFCON pool this year and it is impossible for me to win a prize unfortunately. However Nigeria are progressing just as I expected. Are the people who were against me about my saying Nigeria would win at the beginning of the tournament still thinking the same? Or are they thinking that the favourite of the tournament is Nigeria?

Walking the talk, nice catch just hope they do it with 2games to go!!!
Let's go Nigeria...

Btw depending on how much you wagered for Nigeria to win, you could consider other options as an assurance bet.. Ivory Coast to win or Congo DR to win

[buwaytress]

Got to say, after the treat of watching both AFC cup finals, Nigeria-RSA was painful, hope I don't sound judgmental but there was enough quality and talent to not play the way they did (Nigeria). Too many attempts to run past defence on the flank, too many poor long passes, not enough guile. I like direct football but this was more like "okay, I'm lobbing, let's see who's stronger and faster" or "okay I'm going to breeze past this wingback, cut in and score".

RSA could even have won it with final minute injury time to get the upset but blasted over, now watching first-half extra time I'm hoping it just goes to penalties and the Bafana2 slip through. Can't really bear to watch more of this, every time camera pans to bench, coach, or fans, everyone's just yawning too.

Still, I won't mind CLS63 taking his 10/1 -- better than this shit bet:

[Igebotz]

We're  not going to survive this PK shootouts - The Williams guys is not letting anything in. What a Game!!!

[casperBGD]

congrats to Nigeria, they somehow reached finals, although it could go other way easily
South Africa proved to be tough nut to crack, and Nigeria could play better as well

now hosts have their chance to join them, although Congo has similar chances, if you ask me
in the pool, all top participants had 1:0 score on both games, so nothing to change there

[Woodie]

We're  not going to survive this PK shootouts - The Williams guys is not letting anything in. What a Game!!!

Lol the Williams guy seems to have left his shooting boots and gloves at the hotel and couldn't perform as expected lol

But on a serious note this game shouldn't have gone into that extra 30 minutes in the first place , because they were not under any pressure, such that the foul that lead to the penalty shouldn't have happened.. otherwise great to see Nigeria through because it would have been a sad day, let's go super Eagles!!!


How did Congo miss that one...flag stayed down with no offside call and our friends in blue couldn't make it count..these guys will remember these wasted chances!!

[Igebotz]

now hosts have their chance to join them, although Congo has similar chances, if you ask me
in the pool, all top participants had 1:0 score on both games, so nothing to change there

Just checked the pool, and only Jeremypwr got anything out of the game; it's good to see that everyone expected Nigeria to win; this was without a doubt the best game in this tournament so far; South Africa had us on our heels in the first half, we were outplayed, but our defence came to our rescue once more, and we were able to bring the game back into balance in the second half. We dropped from 2:0 to 1-1 in less than 30 seconds; never seen anything like it. VAR was right again; that was a good call.

I have the same scoreline ( Ivory coast - Congo) with top 2 opponents I guess the Final game and the 3rd place match will determine the champion.

We're  not going to survive this PK shootouts - The Williams guys is not letting anything in. What a Game!!!

Lol the Williams guy seems to have left his shooting boots and gloves at the hotel and couldn't perform as expected lol

But on a serious note this game shouldn't have gone into that extra 30 minutes in the first place , because they were not under any pressure, such that the foul that lead to the penalty shouldn't have happened.. otherwise great to see Nigeria through because it would have been a sad day, let's go super Eagles!!!

I had to cover my eyes and mute my ears as I was scared of what the Williams guy did in the previous game, and I didn't trust our players on PK shootouts. You are right; the Williams guy was a Dick after all.

Nigeria - Ivory coast, Nigeria to win 1:0

[darxiaomi]

How many hearts attack had CLS63 for this game?

5+ 1.01
5-  50000

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Man what a game, i also miss the exact score for the VAR, i put a 2-0 for Nigeria.

[CLS63]

Still, I won't mind CLS63 taking his 10/1 -- better than this shit bet:

I'm sorry bro but Nigeria continued on their journey in the cup tonight. I assume that the only person who has believed in Nigeria on the forum has been me since the beginning of AFCON. Even though the defense line isn't comprised of much quality players Nigeria squad absolutely have the quality to win the cup. And I must admit that I'm surprised with that.

How many hearts attack had CLS63 for this game?
5+ 1.01
5-  50000

10+ 

[Igebotz]

I'm sorry bro but Nigeria continued on their journey in the cup tonight. I assume that the only person who has believed in Nigeria on the forum has been me since the beginning of AFCON. Even though the defense line isn't comprised of much quality players Nigeria squad absolutely have the quality to win the cup. And I must admit that I'm surprised with that.

Man, stop assuming dreams! You can't be the only one that believes in us more than Nigerians; you're not alone, and you haven't read the other AFCON general thread yet. I expected Nigeria to win the trophy from the start of the tournament.  But keep supporting us; we need all of your luck and support to win the final. 


The Ivory coast -Dr Congo game is too intense man, too many chances wasted from both teams. Didn't expect the DR to push the Ivorian this far. Interesting game to watch.

[Harkorede]

Man what a game, i also miss the exact score for the VAR, i put a 2-0 for Nigeria.

That makes two of us, and just the same way I was undone by Ivory Coast in their last quarter final game against Mali.

Ivory Coast have just taken the lead against DR Congo, that might possibly the last straw for me  

[Igebotz]

Man what a game, i also miss the exact score for the VAR, i put a 2-0 for Nigeria.

That makes two of us, and just the same way I was undone by Ivory Coast in their last quarter final game against Mali.

Ivory Coast have just taken the lead against DR Congo, that might possibly the last straw for me 

The Yusuf guy did some silly tackles since we came on, gave away two dangerous free kick and gave away that PK also, I don't like rusty players who play with stamina instead of the brain. Don't want to see him play in the final.

That 2:0 almost wrecked my exact scoreline, and I was open to settling for 1.5 points, which would have moved me to second place, until VAR intervened.

I've been telling you that the best losers' luck is usually strong, and I hope it doesn't go against us in the finals; we can't afford to lose, but it's always difficult to play against a host country; favouritism is always present. I hope the VAR remains neutral on this one.

[Trofo]

Ivory Coast have just taken the lead against DR Congo, that might possibly the last straw for me  

And they passed the group with 2 points and -4 goal difference  And sacked a coach after that 4:0 beating in the last game if my memory serves me right, too lazy too double check.

I had Nigeria ML on ticket and closed the stream after goal for 2:0 thinking it was over. Than I check a bit latter and they are shooting penalties. Ah well that is life, would have lost ticket later on anyway so no big deal but at that moment it was a shock. 

[un_rank]

And they passed the group with 2 points and -4 goal difference   And sacked a coach after that 4:0 beating in the last game if my memory serves me right, too lazy too double check.

You are right. It would be one of the great success stories if they can go on to win the cup, against the team that beat them in the group stages for added effect. Even if they do not win, they have done an amazing redeeming job and restored the faith of the fans on them.

Another day to commend the officiating of the AFCON tournament, it has been a 5 star performance from start to finish.

- Jay -

[Woodie]

You are right. It would be one of the great success stories if they can go on to win the cup, against the team that beat them in the group stages for added effect.

Hell no, with how the Ivorians always fail to put up a convincing performance whenever they play, I really don't see them winning here unless they push their luck to force a penalty shootout which makes it 50-50 for everyone and I don't think it will get here as this will be concluded inside 90 minutes!!!

Even if they do not win, they have done an amazing redeeming job and restored the faith of the fans on them.

For a host nation to reach the finals against all odds, I think they have done well for themselves and whatever the outcome , this is history in the making made!!

Another day to commend the officiating of the AFCON tournament, it has been a 5 star performance from start to finish.

- Jay -

A few bad calls here and there, but overall we can say it's above average especially that they had an extra pair of eyes from VAR to ensure the made the right calls.
Anyway let's see how they wrap this up with the finals to come on Sunday 👌...

[un_rank]

Hell no, with how the Ivorians always fail to put up a convincing performance whenever they play, I really don't see them winning here unless they push their luck to force a penalty shootout which makes it 50-50 for everyone and I don't think it will get here as this will be concluded inside 90 minutes!!!

In a final. Lots of things goes out the window and it is all down to who wants it more on the night.

A few bad calls here and there, but overall we can say it's above average especially that they had an extra pair of eyes from VAR to ensure the made the right calls.

Well above average for me, more within the range of excellent performance from the officials. Everyone now has an extra pair of eyes, but some refs still find a way to mess up against all odds, especially in the EPL.

- Jay -