AFCON Africa Cup of Nations

The delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached its semi-final stage with four countries still with a shout of lifting the trophy. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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

The delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached its semi-final stage with four countries still with a shout of lifting the trophy.

AFCON Africa Cup of Nations

The delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached its semi-final stage with four countries still with a shout of lifting the trophy. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

The delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached its semi-final stage with four countries still with a shout of lifting the trophy.

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Senegal will face surprise packages Burkina Faso in the first semi-final on Wednesday, 2 February with hosts Cameroon up against Egypt in a blockbuster of a second semi-final on Thursday, 3 February.

Both matches will kick off at 21:00 SA time.

Senegal are fancied for the 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 9/1.

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