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Probable Lineups

Nigeria
4-3-3
Equatorial Guinea
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(2) 2 Goals 8 (9)
(1) 1 Assists 7 (7)
(6.6) 6.6 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
26.3 Average Age 27.5
182.5 Average Height (cm) 180.6
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(51%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 36% (38%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.1) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Africa Cup of Nations Grp. A.

Missing Players

Nigeria
Equatorial Guinea
Player Reason Status Rating
Victor Boniface Out N/A
No missing players.

Team News

Nigeria
Equatorial Guinea
  • Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been forced to withdraw from the Nigeria squad with an injury.
  • Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro could opt for a 4-3-3 formation here, with Napoli star Victor Osimhen to lead the line.
  • Equatorial Guinea should be without any injury concerns for their group A opener.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
1 E. Guinea 2 1 0 7
2 Nigeria 2 1 0 7

Prediction

  • Nigeria were beaten in their pre-tournament friendly by Guinea on Monday, and will need to improve on that performance here.
  • The Super Eagles made it to the knockout stages of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, but were beaten 1-0 by Tunisia in the round of 16.
  • Equatorial Guinea played out a 1-1 draw with Djibouti on Tuesday as they stepped up their preparations for the tournament.
  • The Elephants made it as far as the quarter-finals in 2022, but were knocked out by eventual champions Senegal.
  • Nigeria will have to rely on the individual brilliance of their attacking players to secure victory here.
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User Predictions

Comments (5)

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  • [ - ] obynomma - member since 14-Jul-19

    With many chances that are not converted. Why are Nigerian player shooting low shots at goal.

    24 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] obynomma - member since 14-Jul-19

    Equatorial won their only shot on goal for 1st 60 minutes

    24 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] obynomma - member since 14-Jul-19

    Equatorial Guinea has a. better rating. Imagine!!!

    24 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] KingKeno - member since 12-Jun-21

    Osihmen to score anytime, prob multiple

    24 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] Fauda - member since 18-Nov-22

    Aina starts no?? Or is he injured?

    25 weeks ago
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Top Players

Nigeria
Equatorial Guinea
C. Bassey 6.96
O. Aina 6.94
V. Osimhen 6.94
E. Nsue 8.03
J. Owono 7.47
I. Salvador 7.26
W. T-Ekong 1
V. Osimhen 1
K. Omeruo 0
E. Nsue 5
P. Ganet 1
I. Salvador 1
A. Lookman 1
K. Omeruo 0
P. Onuachu 0
J. Machín 3
C. Akapo 1
P. Ganet 1