The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a football tournament with a rich history, featuring remarkable moments and records that have captivated football fans across the continent. The upcoming edition kicks off in 4 days in Cote d’Ivoire, and there will be records broken, created and new stars born. In this piece, we look at five records that could be broken at this year’s showpiece event, as well as offering professional betting tips along the way. **Ndaye Mulamba’s record of 9 goals at a single AFCON** Zaire (now, DR Congo) legend Ndaye Mulamba holds the record for most goals scored at a single edition of AFCON, achieving the great feat at the 1974 tournament. He led the nation to glory with a virtuoso performance that featured 4 goals in the two-legged final against Zambia. The closest anyone has come to breaking the record, was Vincent Aboubakar’s 8 goals for Cameroon at the 2021 edition. We believe Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah will be strongest candidates to threaten Mulamba’s record and BetKing, Nigeria’s #1 online sports betting site, offers the best odds for each superstar to walk away with the Golden Boot.
**Consecutive AFCON Goals record** Ghanaian legend Andre Ayew has the opportunity to create AFCON history by scoring in seven consecutive tournaments. The 34-year-old has scored at least once in six different AFCON tournaments and shares this achievement with compatriot Asamoah Gyan, Zambian Kalusha Bwalya, and Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o. If Ayew continues his goal-scoring form in the upcoming AFCON, he could become the first player to score in seven consecutive competitions, solidifying his legacy as one of Africa's greatest players. Ghana begin their campaign against Cape Verde on January 14. Want the best odds? Back the Black Stars to finish top of Group B
**Most goals by a team at a single AFCON tournament** This record is held by Egypt, who were mesmerising at the 2008 AFCON in Ghana, scoring a whopping 18 goals. In that edition, the Pharaohs, led by legendary manager Hassan Shehata, destroyed all comers on the way to their second of three consecutive AFCON titles. As the showpiece in Cote d’Ivoire approaches, the prospect of a team breaking that record becomes more realistic, owing to the high-level of attacking talent expected to be on display. Teams like Nigeria, with explosive offensive talents like Osimhen, Iheanacho, Chukwueze, and Senegal with Sadio Mane, and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, have the potential to score consistently throughout the tournament. BetKing offers the best odds for the Super Eagles to find the net regularly at AFCON.
**Most appearances by a single player in AFCON history** This record is held by Cameroon coach and legend Rigobert Song, who has racked up an impressive 36 appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations, across 8 tournaments. His record is under threat and expected to be broken by Ghana captain Andre Ayew, who has 34 appearances to his name. Barring any injuries, this should be one of the first records broken at the tournament, with Ayew expected to play some part in Ghana’s quest for success in Cote d’Ivoire. Take advantage of our professional betting tips by backing the Black Stars to make it all the way to the last four.
**Most goals scored by a Nigerian at a single AFCON tournament** This record is jointly held by Super Eagles legends Rashidi Yekini, and Odion Ighalo. Yekini scored 5 goals at the 1994 AFCON, including a crucial double against Zaire in the quarter-final, as Nigeria went on to lift the trophy. Yekini, who is currently third on the list of AFCON all-time scorers, will go down as one of Africa’s greatest ever strikers. Odion Ighalo also scored 5 goals at the tournament in 2019, including a brace in second-round 3-2 comeback win against Cameroon. The former Watford man was one of the best players at the tournament, as Nigeria finished in third place after losing 2-1 to Algeria in the semi-final. Victor Osimhen, set to appear in his first AFCON, has a golden opportunity to break the record and if there’s anyone who can, the Napoli goal-machine is surely top of the list. Our bet prediction, backed by high odds is for Osimhen to score at least 5 goals in Cote d’Ivoire.
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