It’s almost time! The Africa Cup of Nations is ready to kick off at the brand new 60,000-seat Olembe Stadium in Yaounde and football fans are eagerly awaiting the first matchday on January 9th. With plenty of star power to look forward to, what better way to get in the Afcon spirit than by celebrating the reasons why we love the tournament so much?
So sit back and check out some of the top reasons why the Afcon Cup is one of the best-loved sports tournaments in Africa:
1. The Afcon Cup is one of the oldest and the most prestigious sports competitions in Africa with a 64-year history.
2. Afcon qualified teams include a ton of stars from some of the top international clubs in the world, including big names such as Mo Salah, Achraf Hakimi, Pierre- Emerick Aubameyang, Riyad Mahrez, Edouard Mendy and Sadio Mane, making it a feast for sports lovers.
3. The tournament unites football fans from all over the continent by bringing them together to celebrate true African pride.
4. It provides a platform and opportunity for up-and-coming players to showcase their talent, helping them earn their way to bigger, more prestigious clubs.
5. The Afcon Cup offers enormous economic benefits to host countries due to the influx of tourists, providing a boost to the hospitality industry.
6. The competition also provides economic opportunities to the entire African continent due to the player sales and funds flowing into the teams.
7. Some of the greatest moments in African football history have taken place during Afcon fixtures and fans are always expecting the highest level of excitement and competitiveness from their favourite teams, making it a true African tradition.
8. Afcon is one tournament in which the Nigerian football team excels, making it one of the most anticipated sports contests in Nigeria.
9. The tournament provides ample opportunities to bet on football fixtures and win big money, making it an extremely exciting time for punters.
10. Afcon also presents an exciting opportunity for punters to win massive prizes by participating in giveaways, such as BetKing’s AFKON giveaway campaign [link to landing page].
There you go. With so many reasons to look forward to this exciting tournament, now’s the perfect time to check out our Afcon bet predictions and place your bets!
