African Cup of Nations odds

African Cup of Nations odds are always a tempting proposition and a great way of brightening up a cold January in Britain.

Played bi-annually, the African Cup of Nations pits the best the continent has to offer against each other in a tournament that is often surprising and thrilling.

However, one game where things tend to be a bit tighter than usual is the final…

The African Cup of Nations odds point to a tight final

In the African Cup of Nations tournaments between 1996 and 2010, the final has produced some incredibly tight games with two of the finals having to be decided on penalties.

Cameroon saw off Nigeria in 2000 in a shootout, before Egypt beat the Ivory Coast 4-2 on penalties after the sides played out a goalless draw in Cairo.

That was the first goalless final since 1992 when the Ivory Coast finished level after extra-time with Ghana.

Low-scoring finals aren’t as rare though.

Since 1996, only two finals have seen over 2.5 goals scored, with the 2008 and 2010 tournaments finishing with a tight 1-0 wins to Egypt.

Backing the African Cup of Nations odds for under 2.5 goals in the final could prove a lucrative punt.

Backing Egypt looks an incredibly tempting punt

Egypt are the most successful side in the history of the African Cup of Nations and have been unbeatable in recent tournaments.

They became the first team to win the tournament on three consecutive occasions in 2010 when they beat Ghana 1-0 and they are well worth keeping an eye on in future African Cup of Nations odds.