Africa Cup of Nations

Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations predictions including Tunisia vs. Namibia

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 16 January 2024

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Tunisia vs. Namibia.

Burkina Faso vs. Mauritania (Tuesday, 2.00pm)

Burkina Faso's Blati Toure celebrates scoring their first goal on February 2, 2022 © Reuters

The sun-drenched Stade Bouake prepares for a Group D battle as Burkina Faso and Mauritania face off in Tuesday afternoon's opening clash.

Looking to build on their impressive recent record, the Stallions, semifinalists in two of the last three Africa Cup of Nations, aim to emulate their 2013 run to the final, while the Lions of Chinguetti will have their sights set on recording their first-ever win at the tournament.

We say: Burkina Faso 1-0 Mauritania

Burkina Faso may struggle to break down a stubborn Mauritania defence on Tuesday, but their.experience and superior firepower should give them the edge.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 2.5 goals.

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Tunisia vs. Namibia (Tuesday, 5.00pm)

Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri reacts on September 12, 2023 © Reuters

Tunisia and Namibia raise the curtain on their Africa Cup of Nations campaigns when they face off at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium on Tuesday.

The teams have been drawn in Group E of the tournament where they will battle it out with South Africa and Mali for a place in the knockout phase.

We say: Tunisia 2-0 Namibia

Tunisia have more experienced players at this level and will fancy their chances of securing maximum points. We can see the North Africans getting the job done in a relatively comfortable manner.

Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.

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Mali vs. South Africa (Tuesday, 8.00pm)

Mali players celebrate their first goal scored by Massadio Haidara on January 20, 2022 © Reuters

Mali and South Africa kick off their quest for glory in the Africa Cup of Nations when they go head to head at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Both sides have been drawn in Group E of the continental showpiece and will contend with Namibia and 2004 champions Tunisia for a place in the knockout stages.

We say: Mali 2-1 South Africa

Despite their injury crisis, Mali have a very solid and experienced squad and will be backing themselves to continue their fine run of results. Les Aigles' have an impressive opening-day record at the Africa Cup of Nations and we fancy them to claim a narrow victory in this one.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 2.5 goals.

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