Fadlu Davids: Former Orlando Pirates Coach Names Most Dangerous Team at AFCON 2025

• Fadlu Davids has shared his thoughts on the team he thinks is the most dangerous team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
• The former Orlando Pirates assistant coach snubbed the South African national team while naming one of the rivals as the most dangerous side
• The comments from the current Raja Casablanca head coach sparked different reactions from fans on social media

Former Orlando Pirates assistant manager Fadlu Davids has identified the team he considers “the most dangerous” at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Currently coaching Raja in Casablanca, where the tournament is being held, Davids is well-placed to observe the action firsthand and shared his opinion about the competition.

The former Simba SC manager didn't see Bafana Bafana as one of the favourites after they struggled to get past the group stage. They won their first group game against Angola, before going on to lose against Egypt in their second fixture, but secured a place in the next round after beating Zimbabwe in their last group match.

Read also

Cameroon legend issues bold statement about Bafana Bafana

Davids names most dangerous team in AFCON

While he recognises that the host nation, Morocco, is among the favourites to claim the continental crown, he singles out Senegal as a particularly formidable side. He highlighted their slick passing and aggressive approach in the attacking third.

“Morocco naturally has the advantage as hosts, but Senegal has really caught my attention,” Davids told the Five-a-Side Podcast.

“They play a very fluid game and are relentless in the final third. At this point in the competition, they look like the most dangerous team on the pitch.”

Senegal, who secured their first AFCON title in 2021 by beating Egypt on penalties, are now aiming for a second continental victory. They defeated Sudan in the Round of 16 to become the first team to secure a place in the quarter-finals on Saturday, 3 January, at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier.

Here is what social media users are saying about Davids' suggestion about the favourite teams to win the Africa Cup of Nations and also the most dangerous side so far in the competition.

Read also

Broos sees parallels between 2017 AFCON winners and current Cameroon squad

Calvin Makara said:

"He thinks Morocco will be the champions, and he got it wrong."

Ayanda Mathwala shared:

"That's true. If Senegal wins this AFCON, it will not be a surprise. However resilient Mali VS Tunisia proved that anything is possible in this tournament. Salute, Mali."

Akiem🦉Akiem wrote:

"South Africa will humiliate a lot, including the hosts, ask Egypt."

CK_AllTheWay reacted:

"Is he no longer South African?"

Shumaya Abongile commented:

"I think he's right with his predictions, with the games played so far Senegal have been dangerous, while Morocco might boost their chances because they are playing at home."

Broos names AFCON favourite

Briefly News also reported that Hugo Broos named the team he thinks are favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Belgian tactician snubbed Bafana Bafana, Nigeria, and Tunisia while predicting the team that could lift the trophy.

Source: Briefly News