AFCON 2021: Just FOUR remain! Who the bookies believe will win

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 1, 2022 | 8:00 PM GMT

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached the semi-final stage, with four countries remaining in contention to win the tournament.
On Wednesday, February 2nd, defending champions Senegal will meet surprise packages Burkina Faso in the first semi-final, with hosts Cameroon facing Egypt in the second semi-final on Thursday, February 3rd.
Both matches will begin at 21:00 South African time.

Senegal are fancied to defend their AFCON crown

Leading South African bookmakers Hollywoodbets have installed Senegal as 16/10 favourites to retain their AFCON title, with Cameroon next best at 7/4.
Egypt can be backed at 3/1 with Burkina Faso considered outsiders for overall victory at 8/1.

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.