Africa Cup of Nations: Final
Egypt vs Cameroon
After almost a month of intense football games that produced some magical moments, the final of the Africa Cup of Nations is here.
Both Egypt and Cameroon served up exciting semi-final clashes, so they are expected to play another live betting classic especially with their contradicting brand of football.
Seven-time AFCON champions Egypt are fancied by betting odds to win with their spectacular defence, but pundits know that there is no safe bet with Cameroon displaying some fearsome attacking over their last two games.
The Pharaohs have the best defence in the tournament, and it will certainly be even more difficult to breach with 44-year-old goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary full of confidence after saving two penalties the last time out.
Moreover, the presence of Hull’s Ahmed Elmohamady, Arsenal’s Mohamed Elneny, Stoke’s Ramadan Sobhi and Roma’s Mohamed Salah is predicted to make life even harder for the unexpected finalists.
However, the Indomitable Lions are impossible to ignore – not after beating the likes of Senegal and Ghana.
Egypt cannot also assume that this game will be easy for them, particularly with Hugo Broos steering the opposing team. The Belgian boss has brilliantly guided Cameroon to this stage, and he is expected to mastermind a plan for his young squad to bring down the Egyptian wall.
Cameroon have been often overlooked on the defensive end as well, but they can surely punish the Egyptians if they underestimate a defence which hasn’t conceded a goal since the third week of the group stage.
Additionally, with Michael Ngadeu Ngadjui, Christian Bassogog and Benjamin Moukandjo on fire, the Indomitable Lions are well geared to counter whatever the Pharaohs throw at them.
This match will be the third AFCON final meeting between the two teams – with Egypt winning the first two – but one can look forward to a closer game this time.
You can bet on Egypt for Asian Handicap -0.25@2.25 while Cameroon are at +0.25@1.70. Nevertheless, Cameroon Draw No Bet @ 2.02 appear to be the most enticing.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
