Monday's international friendly predictions including Senegal vs. Niger

Senegal vs. Niger (Monday, 6.00pm)

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Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal face Niger at Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade on Monday.

Aliou Cisse's team begin their Cup of Nations journey against Gambia on January 15 and are keen to head into the tournament in fine fettle.

We say: Senegal 3-0 Niger

Senegal's strength up top should overpower a Niger side that have little riding on Monday's fixture.

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Ghana vs. Namibia (Monday, 8.00pm)

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Ghana and Namibia face off at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday in a tune-up encounter before beginning their Africa Cup of Nations journeys.

The Black Stars begin this year's AFCON against Cape Verde on January 14, while the Southern African nation battle Tunisia two days later in their tournament opener.

We say: Ghana 2-0 Namibia

The Black Stars should secure a routine victory over Namibia to give them the much-needed winning feeling before the finals.

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