African Cup of Nations betting

If proof were ever needed that sports predicting is one of the hardest
things to do it was highlighted on Saturday night when Almeria beat Real
Madrid 2-0.

All the stats were in favour of Madrid but unfortunately for me no one
told the Almeria players that!

I base my views on current form as a general rule and I firmly believe
over the course of the year it is the correct way to go, but there will
always be the odd result that throws a spanner into the works and they
must never be allowed to alter your way of doing things if you have found
a system that works for you.

Obviously systems need to be reviewed from time to time but if it is
working then keep faith with it you will be rewarded in the long run.

Today I am going for one of the games in the African Cup of Nations, the
clash between Tunisia and Cameroon. This is a Quarter final game with the
winners going on to face hosts Ghana in the Semi Final on Thursday.

Tunisia topped their group on gaol difference from Angola, and in their 3
group games they firstly drew 2-2 with Senegal, before beating South
Africa 3-1 and finally drawing 0-0 with Angola.

The bulk of their squad is made up from Champions Etoile du Sahel and they
have a few players based in Europe such as Mnari and Jaidi to give
experience to the squad but the main man is Brazilian born Santos who is
always a goal threat and whose 2 goals against South Africa turned the
game in Tunisia1s favour, he is well supported by Chermiti of Etoile who
is one for the future and will eventually I believe join a European club.

The Indomitable Lions as Cameroon are also know are probably the best
known national side in Africa since their exploits at the 1990 World Cup
when they lost to England in the Quarter finals. Though they are not the
force they were then they still have a strong squad full of players with
experience in Europe such as Rigobert Song, Geremi, goal keeper Carlos
Kemani and of course Samuel Eto`o of Barcelona.

In the group phase they were well beaten 4-2 by Egypt which was the wake
up call they needed as they then went on to beat Zambia 5-1 and Sudan 3-0.
Eto`o has scored 5 goals in these 3 games and has been well supported by
ex Middlesbrough forward Joseph-Desire Job who has chipped in with 2 and
has played well throughout the tournament.

I am going for a Cameroon win tonight as at best price 23/20 with William
Hill they for me will overcome their problems in defence with the superior
firepower they possess.

Both teams should have full squads to choose from and if the previous
games in this competition are anything to go by there should be plenty of
goalmouth action.

So the Cameroon to overcome Tunisia is my tip for the day, good luck with
whatever you decide.

Silverfox.

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