AFCON 2017 Betting Special: Can Slimani outshine Aubameyang & Mane?

 

While the Dortmund striker may attract the most attention in Gabon, Al Hain-Cole thinks Algeria's superior quality will prove decisive.

 

With the hopes of a nation upon him, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will need to be in top form should hosts Gabon enjoy any chance of success at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Borussia Dortmund striker missed out to Riyad Mahrez in the African Player of the Year award, but is Betway’s 13/2 (7.50) favourite to come out on top in the tournament’s top scorer charts.

With 21 goals to his name in 52 appearances for Les Pantheres, the man with 16 goals to his name in 15 Bundesliga matches this season should prove too hot to handle for a modest group that includes Cameroon, Gabon and Guinea-Bissau.