Sports

Three favourite countries to win AFCON 2025 named

News Update

Ahead of the December 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, former Ghana International, Asamoah Gyan, has named three favourite countries to win the trophy.

He believes that Nigeria, Ivory Coast and the host nation, Morocco are standing out as favourites.

Gyan stated this during the CAF Awards in Morocco on Wednesday night.

The former striker expressed disappointment over his country’s failure to qualify for the continental tournament.

“We have a lot of giants who are going there. Ghana is out which we are very disappointed but it is okay, we qualify to the World Cup,” he said.

Gyang, who captained the Black Stars for many years, noted that Nigeria was outstanding at the last AFCON Cote d’Ivoire.

“Nigeria did well, they were close the last two years. Ivory Coast did well, we have a lot of teams,” he said.

MESSAGE us @ https://Wa.me/+2348072633727 for business relationship, Advert, PR, Publicity, Awareness, Interviews, Feature Stories, Press Release/Statement and so on…

“Morocco is also a strong contender, who are also doing well. I will say these three countries that I have mentioned, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Morocco,” he added.

Nigeria lost the final of the last AFCON to the host nation, Ivory Coast, in a game that ended 2-1.

VAM News

Recent Posts

You Are A Rare Phenomenon, Enigmatic Leader, Unassuming Trailblazer – Oyebamiji Salutes President Tinubu on 74th Birthday

News Update THE Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship…

35 minutes ago

Hopecentre International Foundation Celebrates 10 Years Of Serving Humanity With Humility And Impact

Hopecentre International Foundation has celebrated a decade of transformative progress towards advancing the service to…

2 hours ago

2026 Palm Sunday: Oyebamiji Felicitates Osun Christians

... Sympathises with Victims of Osogbo Rainstorms The Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress,…

3 hours ago

Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju Hails President Tinubu On Birthday: A Tribute To Visionary Leadership And The Renewed Hope Agenda

News Update THE Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Hon. Ibrahim…

3 hours ago

Fayemi Mourns Passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, Consoles Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai

Dr Kayode Fayemi, immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian…

3 hours ago

Small Alhaji Media Team Calls Out ‘Desperate’ Attacks On Principal, Challenges Rasaq Obe Over Online Post

The Small Alhaji Media Team has observed with utter amusement the flood of reactions and…

20 hours ago