Mamelodi Sundowns year coach Rulani Mokwena has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles as one of the favourites to be crowned AFCON 2023 champions.

The Eagles will begin their quest for a fourth AFCON title when they face Equatorial Guinea in Group A on Sunday.

This will be the first meeting between the Eagles and Equatorial Guinea at the AFCON.

In their three Previous meetings, the Eagles have come out winners.

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Speaking on the chances of Jose Peseiro’s men, Mokwena explained why he believes they are one of the favourites to lift the trophy.

“Nigeria will always be favorites because they have several top players and they are never pushovers when it comes to the tournament,” he told Sundowns website.

“Morocco is another team I believe will do well because they have a great coach, a great squad

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