Super Eagles at AFCON: Barcelona star Jules Kounde predicts favourites for Africa's showpiece

Jules Kounde has dismissed Nigeria's Super Eagles as favorites for the 2023 African Cup of Nations. 

Despite acknowledging the presence of several strong teams in the competition, including defending champion Senegal, 2022 World Cup semi-finalist Morocco, Algeria, and host country Ivory Coast, Kounde did not include Nigeria in his list of top contenders.

Speaking to BSN Sports, Kounde said "I see it quite open and I think there are quite a few teams that can compete to win. 

"Senegal is one with a very good, young team, with managers who have a lot of experience.

"Above all, they are the reigning champions. I think of teams like Morocco who performed very well at the World Cup. 

There are really good teams like Cameroon, Algeria, and also Ivory Coast who will be at home.”