AFCON: Cape Verde battle Zambia, DR Congo tussle with Tunisia

A fascinating final round of Group B games await, as little separates this quartet of African nations. Tunisia may be in pole position, but must be careful as upcoming opposition DR Congo and second placed Cape Verde are close behind.

Cape Verde v Zambia
Island Nation Cape Verde are 6/4 with Coral to sink 2012 AFCON champions Zambia, but the Blue Sharks must step up their attacking threat after recording two draws in their opening fixtures.

Cape Verde are level on points with DR Congo, and must take this opportunity to seal qualification as the Leopards face pool favourites, and current table toppers, Tunisia.

Sporting Lisbon forward Heldon ‘Nhuck’ Ramos (7/1 to score first) struck the Blue Sharks’ only goal of the tournament so far, but cannot do it all alone, so more adventure up top is required.

Favoured frontman Kuca Miranda (7/4 in the anytime market) and skipper Elvis Babanco, who was named Man of the Match last time out, must take their share of the burden and push their team forward.

Zambia, meanwhile, are yet to take three points from any of their outings at AFCON thus far, so are perhaps best value at at 21/10 to end the game on even terms.

Chipolopolo, who are also 6/4 to win, have disappointed in this edition of the tournament, but could still feasibly qualify if they defeat Cape Verde and DR Congo fail to beat Tunisia.

Southampton striker Emmanuel Mayuka (6/1 to draw first blood) netted Zambia’s consolation goal last time out and is their best chance of triumph, while captain Rainford Calaba, who can cause havoc with his crossing technique, could also prove decisive.