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Afcon Betting
The Africa Cup of Nations tournament, established in 1957, typically features a group stage followed by a knockout format. At the finals, 24 teams were divided into six groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the four best third-placed teams, advanced to the round of 16.
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90 minutes, extra time and penalties
Following a 2–2 draw after extra time in the final, Cameroon defeated Nigeria on penalty kicks. Only goals in the 90 minutes count for the vast majority of betting markets. Extra-time and penalty shootout goals do not count.
Bonuses and markets
Bonuses and promotions are available at major betting sites. For example, a 100% bonus on a ₦10,000 deposit gives you ₦20,000 to play with.
Sites also offer regular free bets for match predictions. A wide range of bets is available, from outright winner to goalscorer markets.
One AFCON knockout match, five bets
| Example: ₦10,000 on the home win (1X2), 1-1 after 90 minutes, 2-1 after extra time | Loses, settled on the draw at full time |
|---|---|
| Example: ₦10,000 on the draw (1X2), same match | Wins |
| Example: ₦10,000 on correct score 1-1, same match | Wins, extra time not included |
| Example: ₦10,000 on Over 2.5 goals, same match | Loses, the extra-time goal does not count |
| Example: ₦10,000 on the home side to qualify, same match | Wins, extra time and penalties count |
| Penalty shootout | No impact on bets placed under the 90-minute rule |
| Extra time | Two 15-minute halves, only in knockout matches |