Cote d’Ivoire – At the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, the Opta supercomputer has projected the outcome of the semi-final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
Today, Wednesday, February 7, two titans of African football will square off in the hopes of qualifying for the AFCON final.
Ademola Lookman’s goal in the 41st minute of the quarterfinal helped the Super Eagles overcome the Palancas Negras of Angola and move on to the competition’s final four. Meanwhile, South Africa defeated Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties in the quarterfinal.
The supercomputer has estimated that the Super Eagles have a 54.7% chance of overcoming South Africa and making it to the championship game, according to Opta Analyst. With Bafana Bafana’s leaner