Guinea-Bissau is set to face the formidable Super Eagles of Nigeria in a decisive encounter at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. To ensure football enthusiasts don’t miss the action, we provide comprehensive details on the match, including channels, kick-off time, probable lineups, and a brief analysis.
When and Where to Watch:
Date and Time: Monday, [Insert Date], 5 p.m. local time (Guinea-Bissau), 6 p.m. (France and Nigeria)
Venue: Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Channels: Live broadcast on beIN Sports 4 in France and Canal+ CAN in sub-Saharan Africa
Probable Lineups:
Guinea-Bissau:* Djoco – Encada, Djalo, Mané, Candé – Semedo, Bikel, Cassama – Rodrigues, Dju, Baldé.
Nigeria: Nwabali – Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Onyemaechi – Simon, Onyeka, Iwobi, Lookman – Moffi, Osimhen.
(Note: William Troost-Ekong, Zaidu Sanusi, and Alhassan Yusuf are doubtful for the Nigerian side.)
Referee:
The identity of the referee for this crucial match is yet to be disclosed.
Match Analysis:
Guinea-Bissau’s journey in the tournament has been challenging, marked by consecutive defeats against Ivory Coast (0-2) and Equatorial Guinea (2-4).
With no points secured, their prospects for advancing to the round of 16 seem bleak. Historically, the Lycaons have faced elimination in the past three group stages, and a fourth consecutive exit looms unless a remarkable turnaround occurs.
Contrastingly, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, considered tournament favorites, exhibited their prowess with a 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast.
Securing 4 points from a draw against Equatorial Guinea (1-1) in the first match, Nigeria is well-positioned to progress to the knockout stage.
With a rich history as three-time champions, Nigeria enters this match as the clear favorite.
As the teams clash in this pivotal encounter, football enthusiasts can anticipate a gripping spectacle with implications for both sides’ AFCON 2023 campaigns.
🇳🇬 🦅 William Troost-Ekong, Zaidu Sanusi and Alhassan Yusuf trained away from the main group today.
Peseiro dey cook some Mind games or should we be worried? 👀#AFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/bTXfK4ntL9
— Football Fans Tribe 🇳🇬 ⚽ (@FansTribeHQ) January 21, 2024
