The Super Eagles of Nigeria will lock horns with the Chocolate Islands of São Tomé and Príncipe on Monday afternoon for their African Cup of Nations qualifier clash at Stade Adrar....CONTINUE READING
São Tomé and Príncipe were hit by Guinea-Bissau for five last time out, while Nigeria saw off resilience Sierra Leone 2-1.
The Super Eagles had failed to win any of their last five matches in all competition until they met Sierra Leone last week, and the encounter on Monday presents them with another opportunity to continue in that trajectory.
However, Nigeria is the favorite to win on Monday as São Tomé and Príncipe have lost each of their last 11 games in all competitions.
Kick Off Time
The match is set to kick off at 14:00 pm West African Standard Time and will mark the 1st meeting between these two sides in history.
Team News
Jose Peseiro has been handed a major boost ahead of the contest on Monday, with the midfielder Innocent Bonke returning to training.
Bonke has missed the Super Eagles’ last two games due to the injury he sustained in the friendly 2-1 defeat against Mexico last month.
Nevertheless, Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro should have a well-stocked squad to contest on Monday, with William Troost-Ekong the only expected absentee after the defender sustained an injury against Sierra Leone last weekend.
In contrast, the host has no Injury concerns and is set to take on the Super Eagles.
Nigeria Possible Starting XI: Uzoho, Aina, Chidozie, Ajayi, Bassey, Aribo, Iwobi, Bonke, Etebo, Simon, Osimhen
Sao Tome & Principe possible starting lineup:
Primo; Ivonaldo, Pequeno, Soares, Oliveira; Jocy, Barbeiro, Iniesta; Leal, Cardoso, Santos
What are your thoughts on Monday’s Showpiece?
