Statistics put Ivory Coast at a disadvantage in the semi-finals

The statistics provided by Opta confirm Nigeria’s status as the favorite, with a 40.1% chance of winning the AFCON 2023.

With the semi-finals taking place on Wednesday, excitement is building and speculation is rife.

According to Opta’s calculations, Ivory Coast will not finish as the AFCON 2023 champion.

These forecasts place the host country in second place on the podium. Waiting for the reality on the ground.

Ivory Coast follows close behind with 25.5%, while the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa come in at 18.2% and 16.3% respectively.

These figures reflect the unpredictable and exciting nature of this competition, where every team has the opportunity to shine and make its mark on the history of African soccer.

One thing remains certain, however: in this competition where anything is still possible, we are never far from a surprise.