AFCON 2023 Clash: Guinea-Bissau Takes On Nigeria – Team News And Match Preview

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be looking to seal qualification for the next round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when they square off against the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau in their last game of the group stage…..CONTINUE READING

Nigeria had started their AFCON campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea but bounced back strongly enough to defeat hosts Ivory Coast 1-0 to keep their hopes of qualification to the next round alive.

Logged in second position with goals scored the difference between them and first-placed Nzalanag Nacional of Equatorial Guinea, the Super Eagles need a win to confirm their place in the next round regardless of what happens in the game between Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast.

For Guinea Bissau, despite no chance of making it to the next round, the Djurtus will be looking to end their winless streak at the AFCON and would fancy their  chances against the Super Eagles whom they defeated in the AFCON qualifiers in 2023.

Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria – Team News

Guinea-Bissau are unlikely to have picked up any new injury concerns, with Ouparine Djoco expected to continue in goal.

Calvin Bassey, a Fulham defender, replaced the injured Alhassan Yusuf in Nigeria’s match against Ivory Coast and he is expected to continue in such stead in Monday’s clash as Yusuf is still out injured.

Jose Peseiro must decide whether to stay with the game’s 5-4-1 formation or to reintroduce an extra midfielder or striker to increase their goal output.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria is scheduled for 6pm Nigeria time kick-off on Monday, January 22, 2024.

The Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan will play host to the game.