Africa Cup of Nations: betting previews, tips & TV details

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South Africa v Namibia

9pm

South Africa put up a fight in their 1-0 loss to the Ivory Coast in their first game at the Africa Cup of Nations and they can claim maximum points against Namibia.

Bafana Bafana contained the electric pace of the Ivorian forwards until the 64th minute and should build on the slender defeat.

They have the defensive resolve to keep out a blunt Namibia attack who scored only five goals in a weak qualifying group featuring Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Zambia.

Brighton's Percy Tau is South Africa's biggest threat in the final third and they can capitalise on likely having more of the ball in Cairo.

Recommendation
South Africa
1pt 4-5 Betway

Key stat
South Africa were unbeaten in 12 matches in normal time before the tournament started.

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Morocco v Ivory Coast

6pm

Morocco dominated their opener against Namibia, winning the shot count 17-3 and seeing 68 per cent of the ball, but they struggled to break down the opposition's deep-lying defence.

They won by virtue of an 89th-minute deflected Hakim Ziyech shot but fans can expect more from their side against the Ivory Coast, who are likely to allow them more space in the final third.

Morocco have a good record against the Ivorians, knocking them out of this competition in 2017 and winning a World Cup qualifier 2-0 in the same year.

Recommendation
Morocco
1pt 2-1 Betfair, Betfred

Key stat
Morocco lost only one of their six qualifying matches.

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