AFCON Fantasy Expert Team Reveals for Gameweek 1
In this article we take a look at some AFCON Fantasy expert team reveals for Gameweek 1. Our expert AFCON Fantasy managers reveal their final teams, some of the rationale behind the players they have chosen and the teams they are investing in.
Checking out some AFCON Fantasy expert team reveals for Gameweek 1 can be extremely beneficial. Knowing which players and teams our experts are investing in can give us clarity on decisions we have to make in our own teams. This can also help us with plans around chips, captaincy and transfers.
@FPLMarcin
Notes
- I’ve been on this draft for the last couple of days.
- The captaincy decision is between Osimhen and Salah.
- Osimhen is my main guy in attack but I really like Mohamed and Daka at their price range.
- I’m happy with the balance in midfield, two premiums with Msakni and Kamory Doumbia that could offer great value.
- Defence looks pretty decent as well, a player each from all those defences I consider the most solid.
- I’m tempted by En Nesyri in attack as well but that would require a switch to 442 to not sacrifice anyone in midfield, something I’ll be considering until deadline.
@EnesGnerDoan23
Notes
- After Boniface’ injury, Osimhen is locked in my team.
- There is no change with Salah, Msakni, Hakimi and En-Nesyri.
- After following some friendly games, I am rooting for double Algeria defence, Bensebaini who is very attacking and Atal who is the cheapest.
- Senegal for sure are favourites so I have got Jacobs but cannot find enough money to get Mane. Other than Mane any player can get a return, rolling dice for budget so it’s a bit of risk for me.
- Egypt are clear favourites this week woth Mozambique struggling in defence as well. I have gone for Salah and a surprise pick, another in form guy, Trezeguet.
- For Morocco, I did not change the double of Msakni and En-Nesyri. I think En-Nesyri can become the top scorer easily. Msakni can get a return anytime as well.
- From Cote d’İvoire I have their keeper as they are pretty good defensively.
- I have some good bench options actually, last AFCON’ surprise package Gustavo Sangare for example.
- My plan is to use the WC next week as many favourites are playing against each other.
@FPL_Maxime
Notes
- I am focused on getting penalty takers (five) and players from Morocco and Algeria as I expect them to get nine points.
- Tunisia’s defence is the best in Africa in my opinion so I am hoping for a couple clean sheets.
- My cheap players (Vozinha, Sylla and Bikoro) have all a great MD2 fixture and they could maybe start then for me.
- I got Kamory in after Mali scored six goals against Guinea Bissau (another AFCON team) which was really impressive.
- I’m not 100% sure on Ziyech. He isn’t 100% fit and could maybe miss MD1 but I like him a lot because he has a great MD1 and 2 fixture since Congo aren’t close to Morocco’s level.
- All of the other expensive midfielders are also not 100% fit or not 100% nailed.
- Kessie is my favourite alternative but I wouldn’t know what to do with the 2.5M I get from it. Maybe I will just hold it for a MD2 transfer, I’m not sure yet.
@FantasyHalf
Notes
- Goalkeeper – Since my last draft it’s become knowledge that we get a 4.5 goalkeeper from one of the favourites so Said comes in and Jobe as the favoured backup.
- Defence – There is no change from my draft, just risking playing one of the 4m’.
- Midfield – I went Mahrez over Ziyech in the end and brought in Kamory after some glowing reports online.
- Forwards – Osimhen stays but Daka comes in over Haller, I like what I’ve seen from him in friendlies.
- Amoura sits on bench for GW2. It’s the reason I don’t need to waste a transfer going 352 this week and can access or get rid of any non starters with my transfers rather than having one penned in.
@sami_zeghdoud
Notes
- There is not too many modifications from my first draft.
- I brought in Kessie who’s going to be vital for his side in the absence of Haller. He’s also expected to be on penalties instead of Krasso up front with a move to 442 formation.
- The strategy remains the same investing in defenders from big teams. For captaincy I decided to go with Salah who’s going to be popular In MD1.
@PopoFpl
Notes
- Out of the four main premium picks I prefer all of the mids to Osimhen.
- Iheanacho is in as Osimhen cover.
- Amoura is ready for GW2.
- I am taking a risk with Msakni who might not start but started and scored in their recent friendly.
- Vozinha and Nouh are the best 4.0 picks at their positions.
- There are a few players that may change due to the Ivory Coast line-up being published before the deadline.
@FPL_Beery
Notes
- Ben-Said is the best GK at 4.5 and covers the Tunisia Defence vs Namibia Mali and RSA.
- A defender from Algeria Morocco and Egypt – all a must.
- Ait-Nouri is a hidden gem.
- Chepeshi is cheap fodder and Nsue is a potential OOP.
- The midfield picks itself: Salah and Mahrez, all on pens.
- Msakni, Kessie, Kamory are cheaper mids expected to do well and talismans for their country.
- I am nervous not owning Mane but we can’t own them all.
- Osimhen is another in the Salah and Mahrez bracket, must own.
- Daka has been in nearly every draft. I have got a feeling Zambia could shock a few.
- I don’t know who my 4.5 fwd is he’s just there for the ride.
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