The Nigerian national team is gearing up to face Angola in the quarter-finals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Nigeria secured their spot in the quarter-finals by defeating Cameroon with a convincing 2-0 victory in the previous round.
On the other side, Angola claimed victory over Namibia with a 3-0 scoreline in the Round of 16.
This upcoming clash marks the 7th encounter in the history of these two teams.
They have crossed paths in 6 official matches before, dating back to their first meeting in January 1989 during the African qualifiers for the 1990 World Cup.
The previous matches between the two teams have seen a remarkable balance, with Nigeria winning one game, Angola securing a victory in another, and four matches ending in draws.
Notably, this will be the first time these teams meet in the African Cup of Nations, as their paths have not crossed in the tournament before.
In the historical context, Nigerian players have netted a total of 6 goals against Angola, while conceding the same number of goals in return.
The upcoming encounter is poised to add a new chapter to the history of clashes between these two competitive teams as they vie for a place in the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament.
