AFCON 2023: Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :January 20, 2024 at 4:45 PM

Modified at :January 20, 2024 at 4:45 PM

The Super Eagles appear to be clear favourites following their victory over Ivory Coast

The Guinea Bissau national football team competed against Group A opponents and host nation Ivory Coast on matchday 1. The host nation was more precise in netting 2 goals. After a 2-0 defeat, Baciro Cande’s men wanted to get a better result, but their 4-2 loss to Equatorial Guinea has ended Guinea-Bissau’s hope of qualifying to the next round in AFCON.

The Super Eagles started the current tournament with a disheartening draw against Equatorial Guinea, but they found their rhythm and momentum in the match against the Ivorians. This result brought them on par with Nzalang Nacional in terms of points, placing both teams at the summit of AFCON Group A. Nigeria aims to advance to the latter stages in their upcoming match against Guinea-Bissau.

Kick-Off:

Monday; 22 January 2024, 05:00 PM GMT (10:30 PM IST)

Location: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium

Form

Guinea-Bissau (all competitions): D-W-L-L-L

Nigeria (all competitions): D-D-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Marcelo Amado Djalo Taritolay (Guinea Bissau)

Wearing the number 4 jersey, Marcelo Amado Djalo Taritolay has emerged as a stalwart in Guinea Bissau’s defensive formation. Despite his team’s two consecutive losses, Djalo remains motivated to uphold his high standards in the final match of the group stages and end this campaign with a win. With all the experience of playing in Europe, he will play a very vital role in the match against Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Victor Osimhen has taken center stage as the key player for the Nigerian team. Boasting an impressive record in Serie A this season, Osimhen secured a crucial equalizer for Nigeria in their AFCON opener. Osimhen’s ability to navigate the field with agility, coupled with his adept ball control and scoring instincts, makes him a versatile and formidable presence on the pitch.

Match facts

In the past six matches, Guinea-Bissau have managed to win only match.
Nigeria after being winless finally got a much needed win against Ivory Coast.
Nigeria have a better record against their opponents heading into this match.

Injury and Team News

Guinea-Bissau appears to have no new injury worries, and it is expected that Ouparine Djoco will maintain his position as the goalkeeper.

In the case of Nigeria, Zaidu Sanusi stepped in for the injured Alhassan Yusuf during the match against Ivory Coast and is anticipated to retain his role in the upcoming games. This change in personnel highlights the team’s adaptability in response to injuries, with Sanusi likely to continue contributing to the squad in the absence of Yusuf.

Head-to-Head

Matches – 3

Guinea-Bissau – 1

Nigeria – 2

Draws – 0

Predicted lineup for Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria

Guinea Bissau predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Djoco; Encada, S. Mane, Djalo, Cande; Cassama, Bikel, Semedo; Rodrigues, Balde, Carlos Mane

Nigeria predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Nwabili; Bassey, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi; Omeruo, Iwobi, Onyeka, Aina; Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze

Match prediction for Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria

Nigeria are widely considered the strong frontrunner in this matchup, particularly given Guinea-Bissau’s track record of defeats in both of their previous matches. The contrasting performance records suggest that Nigeria enters the contest with a notable advantage, creating an expectation that they are poised to maintain their dominance based on the struggles Guinea-Bissau has faced in the tournament so far.

Prediction: Guinea-Bissau 0-3 Nigeria

Telecast for Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – NTA

AFCON 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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