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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be hoping for another win when they take to the pitch in Alexandria for their second game at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON).
The Eagles, who started out with a 1-0 win over Burundi, are billed to come up against the Syli Nationale of Guinea on Wednesday in one of the Matchday 2 fixtures in Group B.
For many, this is a tricky tie as honours are even in 14 previous matches between these two countries.
In head-to-head stats, Nigeria have won four times with Guinea also winning four times.
The other six matches between the two countries were drawn.
Guinea’s unexpected 2-2 draw against debutants Madagascar on Day 1, for which both teams shared a point each, means any team that gets six points in Group B would most certainly progress to the knockout rounds.
After coming off from the bench to score the only goal that gave Nigeria the lone goal victory over Burundi last Saturday, Odion Ighalo is set to be rewarded with a starting shirt in Wednesday’s tie.
At the backline, however, the Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr has hinted that two of his defenders Jamiu Collins and Shehu Abdullahi are not available for selection as they are both out injured.
It is worthy to note that Guinea qualified for AfCON 2019 with an unbeaten qualification record (P6 W3 D3 L0), topping a group that also contained Ivory Coast, Central African Republic and Rwanda.
Stay with PREMIUM TIMES for the Live Updates…
Kickoff is 3.30 p.m.
Guinea try to launch an early attack
Ibrahim Cisse fires a shot and Akepyi spills the ball but danger cleared
Iwobi blows away Nigeria’s first chance after getting a good passs from Moses Simon
Foul on Ighalo.. Free kick for Nigeria
Ahmed Musa whips in a cross but Ighalo fails to do the needful and Guinea survive the scare
Leon Balogun makes a good tackle to deny Guinea a good chance
Another clumsy display by Iwobi denies Nigeria a good chance
Too many fouls right now.. Ndidi is the latest victim
Good run but Moses Simon shoots off target from outside the box
Nigeria finding it hard to break the disciplined Guinea defense
Guinea come close with as well taken free kick
Ndidi comes close but it is still 0-0 between Super Eagles and the Syli Nationale
First Yellow card to Guinea man Falete after a cynical foul on Ighalo
First Yellow card to Guinea man Falete after a cynical foul on Ighalo
Chance!! Ighalo misses a big chance.. Should have passed to Musa
Naby Keita appears injured
Half Time.. Nigeria 0-0 Guinea
We are back for the second half and Ighalo gets underway
Early corner kick for Nigeria
Simon Moses takes it
Some concerns for Naby Keita again…
Keita back on.. Still 0-0
Nigeria come close again
Kamano tries a shot but no trouble for Nigeria
Omeruo with a shot but his effort goes straight into the hands of the goalkeeper
It took Nigeria 76 minutes before they got the goal against Burundi.. Will it take much time against Guinea.. We are approaching the hour mark now
Musa makes a dashing run but his final touch lets him down
Iwobi forces another save from the Guinea goalkeeper
Free kick for Guinea
No subs been warmed up yet for Nigeria
Seka gets a Yellow card for a tackle on Ighalo
Both centre backs for Guinea have been yellow carded in this game
Free kick for Nigeria.. Cracking effort by Etebo punched away by the Guinea keeper Kone
Musa whips in a cross but ball intercepted before getting to Ighalo
GOAL!!!
Kenneth Omeruo the center back scores for Super Eagles
73rd minute goal by Chelsea star
Musa appeals for a penalty but referee says no!
Moses Simon back on the pitch
Chukwueze comes in for Alex Iwobi
Omeruo takes a knock as he helps defending a goal scoring attempt by Guinea
Chukwueze yet to find his rhythm in this game
Not looking good for Paul Put’s Guinea team at the moment as the clock is winding down
Paul Onuachu getting set to come in
Three minutes to go…
Coach Gernot Rohr brings in Onuachu for Ighalo
Kenneth Omeruo voted as Man of the match in this game
Free kick for Guinea AS Etebo commits a foul.. The Super Eagles has also been given a Yellow card
Poor one by Guniea.. Relief for Nigeria
Three minutes added time
Full Time. Nigeria 1-0 Guinea. Nigeria through to round of 16
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