Three African Nations Cup 2027 qualifiers to watch on 12 November

Arthur Wandji, a Cameroonian sports betting expert and journalist, has selected a three-match accumulator for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures on 12 November.

Cote d’Ivoire v Gambia – 19:00 GMT

Bet: Cote d’Ivoire to win 1-0, 2-0 or 3-0 (odds: 2.05)

Cote d’Ivoire’s record against Gambia makes a home victory the leading selection, with the Elephants having won all six of their previous meetings.

Their recent dominance has also been reflected in defence. Cote d’Ivoire have won the last four encounters without conceding a goal, setting up a potentially difficult evening for a Gambian attack featuring Yankuba Minteh and Musa Barrow, who have both returned from injury.

Cote d’Ivoire will be without Ghislain Konan and Yann Gboho. Gambia are also expected to be missing Alieu Fadera.

Senegal v Sudan – 19:00 GMT

Bet: Nicolas Jackson to score (odds: 1.84)

Nicolas Jackson is the recommended goalscorer as Senegal host Sudan, following a productive campaign for Aston Villa.

The forward has scored nine times for his club this season, including six goals in the Premier League and three in the Champions League. He was also named the Premier League’s African Player of the Month for October.

Jackson is therefore identified as Senegal’s main attacking threat in a match where the Lions are expected to try to establish their superiority in the final third. Senegal’s attacking options have been reduced by the absences of Assane Diao, Abdallah Sima and Ismaila Sarr, which could place greater responsibility on Jackson.

DR Congo v Sierra Leone – 16:00 GMT

Bet: Fewer than 9.5 corners (odds: 1.47)

The statistical case for a low corner count underpins the selection for DR Congo’s meeting with Sierra Leone.

The two sides produce a combined average of 6.6 corners per game. DR Congo average three corners, while Sierra Leone average 2.5. Those figures leave a significant margin below the 9.5-corner line.

Yoane Wissa and Nathanael Mbuku are among the attacking players who could provide DR Congo’s main threat, while Sierra Leone will be expected to focus on restricting the available space.

DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi is set to miss the match, although his absence is not considered to have a direct bearing on the choice of fewer than 9.5 corners.

Odds may change.