In a pivotal clash at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023, Nigeria is set to face Guinea-Bissau....CONTINUE READING
Following a lacklustre start to the tournament with a draw against Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria found their stride with a victory over Ivory Coast. This win propelled them to level points with Equatorial Guinea at the top of Group A, putting them in a favourable position to advance to the latter stages.
Guinea-Bissau, on the other hand, is grappling with the threat of elimination after suffering two consecutive defeats. Despite a commendable effort in their recent match against Equatorial Guinea, the Djurtus left empty-handed, leaving them in a precarious position.
Victory in their upcoming game is imperative for Guinea-Bissau, but even that may not be sufficient to secure passage to the next round.
Nigeria, aiming to avoid a repeat of their 1982 group stage elimination, merely needs to avoid defeat in the upcoming encounter to secure their spot in the next round.
The Super Eagles have seen Zaidu Sanusi step in for the injured Alhassan Yusuf, and he is expected to continue in the lineup.
Guinea-Bissau, with no reported fresh injury concerns, is likely to retain their goalkeeper, Ouparine Djoco.
The clash between these two teams is not just a battle for three points; it’s a crucial juncture that will determine their fate in the tournament.
For Nigeria, the objective is clear: secure a result on Monday evening to progress further. Meanwhile, Guinea-Bissau faces the daunting task of overcoming their elimination threat with a must-win scenario in their final group stage game…CONTINUE READING>>
Kickoff Time: 6PM Nigerian time
Date: Monday, January 22, 2024
