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Senegal v Cameroon: Back AFCON double at 21/10

Cameroon forward Karl Toko Ekambi
Karl Toko Ekambi: Back Cameroon sharp shooter for a shot on target

A 21/10 double in the Africa Cup of Nations showdown between Senegal and Cameroon is the selection of our football props column on Friday.


Senegal v Cameroon
Friday 19 January, 17:00
Live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event

With it featuring two attacking sides, this looks one of the most attractive group games at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Holders Senegal dismantled Gambia 3-0 in their opener but Cameroon were held to a 1-1 draw by Guinea, meaning they could really do with taking something out of this game.

I'm going to focus on two of the latter nation's players in search of a profit which is proving elusive of late despite what I've felt have been some good value selections.

One leg has too often let us down - remember the singles are always worth considering - but let's hope that the Cameroonians can deliver.

Leg 1: Karl Toko Ekambi 1+ shot on target

I'll start with forward Karl Toko Ekambi for 1+ shot on target.

With main striker Vincent Aboubakar picking up an injury in training on the eve of the tournament, Ekambi was moved from his regular left-sided role to centre forward against Guinea.

He's expected to start there again on Friday, although even if he's moved wider, the 31-year-old has a decent record in landing this bet for his country.

In his last nine tournament starts, he's had a shot on target in six of them, including the other day against Gambia.

Leg 2: Frank Aguissa 2+ fouls

I'll double Ekambi up with his midfield colleague Frank Aguissa, who I like for 2+ fouls.

Again, looking at his tournament record and you find he's a regular for landing this.

Across this edition of AFCON, plus the previous two, and the 2022 World Cup, Anguissa has committed 2+ fouls in eight of 12 appearances.

He managed three despite Cameroon having 70% of possession in their opener and you'd expect him to be busier defensively in this one.

The double pays a little over 2/13.00.

Back Ekambi 1+ shot on target & Anguissa 2+ fouls @ around 2/13.00

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For those seeking more, keep an eye on the Senegal team news.

I mentioned Idrissa Gueye's shots record for his country the other day only for him to miss out on the matchday squad. Reports suggest he's now fit again and he usually starts but after a 3-0 win, changes may well be kept to a minimum.

For the record, the Everton man is 7/42.75 for a shot on target.


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