Though it is not yet a win-or-bust situation, the stakes are high as the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to face off against Guinea-Bissau in a crucial AFCON qualifier match this evening.
Kenneth Omeruo has been named captain for the tricky clash, as Jose Peseiro has predictably tweaked his team for this all-important assignment.
After Friday’s surprising 1-0 loss in the first leg in Abuja, Peseiro and his boys are determined to turn the tide in this matchday 4 contest.
With their eyes on redemption and a spot in the AFCON tournament, the Super Eagles are ready to bring their A-game and prove their mettle as a powerhouse, at least in African football.
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Kickoff is 5. pm
Nigeria XI: Uzoho, Osayi-Samuel, Omeruo, Ajayi, Sanusi, Onyeka, Iwobi, Moffi, Simon, Onuachu, Osimhen.
Live:
The Wild Dogs are high on confidence and they have taken the game to the Super Eagles.. still O-0 for now.
The Super Eagles still struggling to break the compact Guinea Bissau defence as scoreline remains 0-0 after 20 minutes of action.
Goal….. Simon scores
Yellow card.. Kenneth Omeruo booked for a foul on Balde
After 40 minutes of action.. Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria
Best chance so far for Guinea-Bissau but Nanu fires wide from a promising position
Half Time: Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria.. Simon Moses with the only goal so far from the penalty spot
1st Half Summary: Guinea Bissau 0-1 Nigeria
Just like last Friday, The Super Eagles had the majority of ball possession and it looked for 30 minutes that they would fail to get a goal until Fali Cande fell Bright Osayi-Samuel in the box. Simon confidently dispatched the kick, sending Mendes the wrong way.
Jose Peseiro will be looking at the left back, Zaidu Sanusi, whose recovery from offense to his defensive position was very poor. Samuel Chukwueze, playing from the right flank was wasteful and selfish.
Also, the two-man attack of Victor Osimhen and Terem Moffi is not dovetailing well, and with the home team chasing an equaliser, a player like Kelechi Iheanacho to put the ball in front of Osimhen to make hay.
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The second half is underway
The Super Eagles taking things easy in the early exchanges in the second half
Bright Osayi Samuel down on the turf and presently beign attended to by medics
He is back on his feet and now in action
Big chance.. Osimhen wipes a shot but hits the goal post
Change for Super Eagles.. Joe Aribo in for Terrem Moffi
Counter attack by Guinea-Bissau halted by Bright Osayi Samuel
Guinea-Bissau still asking all the questions and they have a corner kick now
Chance.. Mama Balde comes close to punishing Nigeria again
Jonas Mendes stops another goal bond effort from Osimhen
Chance for Nigeria… Joe Aribo with a decent effort but Mendes parries away for a corner kick
The Moroccan referee gives Guinea-Bissau a free kick in a very promising position
The Super Eagles are holding on their slim lead ..with few minutes to go
Full time Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria.. Super Eagles get their revenge
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