Africa Cup of Nations
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2027 Africa Cup of Nations Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream AFCON Soccer Matches Online
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will get the world’s attention this winter in what is typically one of the most entertaining and unpredictable soccer tournaments.
If you’re hoping to place bets on AFCON 2027, all you have to do is join Stake Sportsbook. There are both individual game and futures markets available for the competition. However, you should first read our sports betting guide to help you learn everything you need to know about the African Cup of Nations.
What is the Africa Cup of Nations?
The Africa Cup of Nations is an international soccer tournament featuring the top national teams in Africa. AFCON tournaments are held every two years and are the pre-eminent soccer tournament in Africa. The tournament features 24 teams, with more than 50 African nations going through a qualifying process just to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations. The winner is considered to be the best soccer nation in Africa.
History of the Africa Cup of Nations
The 2025 AFCON will be the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament was first held in 1957, when Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan were the only participants after South Africa was disqualified because of the country’s political situation. Since then, the tournament has expanded and now includes 24 teams.
Previous AFCON Winners & Iconic Players
Senegal enters the next cycle as the reigning champions after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the 2025 final (held in January 2026). This marked the Teranga Lions' second continental title. Despite their recent loss, Egypt remains the most successful nation in AFCON history with 7 titles, followed by Cameroon with 5 and Ghana with 4.
Both Nigeria and Ivory Coast boast three titles each, with the Super Eagles holding a record 16 semifinal appearances - a key stat for bettors looking at "To Reach the Semi-Final" markets.
The tournament continues to be a showcase for global icons. Legends like Samuel Eto’o, Didier Drogba, and George Weah paved the way for today’s betting favourites. In the most recent 2025 edition, stars like Brahim Díaz, Victor Osimhen, and Mohamed Salah dominated the headlines and the "Top Goalscorer" markets, maintaining AFCON's status as a premier event for world-class talent.
Format & Schedule of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be a historic "Pamoja" event, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. This 36th edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 18, 2027.
Matches will be spread across 12 venues in 10 host cities, including Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Kampala.
Tournament Structure
The 2027 tournament follows the established 24-team format, offering many betting opportunities across the month-long event:
Group Stage: The 24 qualified nations are divided into 6 groups of 4. They compete in a round-robin format, with the top 2 from each group advancing.
Knockout Qualification: In addition to the top 2, the 4 best-performing third-place teams also progress to the Round of 16.
The Finals: Starting with the Round of 16, the tournament follows a single-elimination knockout format. The journey concludes with the AFCON Final on July 18, 2027.
As co-hosts, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have all qualified automatically. Keep an eye on the AFCON Qualifiers beginning in March 2026, which will determine the remaining 21 spots through a revamped group and playoff system.
Africa Cup of Nations Odds & Payouts
There are unique odds and payouts for every bet placed on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Make sure you always understand the potential payout of any wager before making it official. At Stake, you have the benefit of viewing odds in American, fractional, and decimal formats, allowing you to choose your preferred format.
How to Bet on the Africa Cup of Nations & Types of Soccer Betting
Betting on the Africa Cup of Nations is an easy process. Just follow these steps:
Sign up for a Stake Sportsbook account.
Deposit funds into your account using local currency or one of several cryptocurrencies.
Log in to your Stake account using a passkey and view a comprehensive list of upcoming soccer matches.
During the AFCON, you will find a wide range of betting markets. Match outcome bets using the moneyline are popular, but outright bets on the winner of the tournament, as well as soccer prop bets, are also among the options available. Here is the list of bets available at Stake during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
To Quality
Draw No Bet
1st Goal
Both Teams to Score
Halftime/Fulltime
How to Live Stream Soccer & Live AFCON Betting Markets
During the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, you can watch live games on the Stake platform. Just look at the schedule of upcoming matches, and as long as you can see the stream logo, you’ll be able to watch a live stream for free on the Stake platform. This makes it easy to track your bets. At the same time, you’ll be able to place live bets while watching the action unfold. This helps you judge how the game is unfolding and track key player injuries and other developments to make smarter betting choices.
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