Nigeria vs Congo Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024)

The Super Eagles emerged victorious when these teams last met.

Nigeria national football team is all set to lock horns with the Congo national football team in the group stage fixture of the 2024 African Nations Championship. It will be an interesting contest, which is set to take place at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium.

The Nigeria national football team have not been able to perform up to the mark in both of their previous fixtures of the CHAN 2024. In their first group stage match of the tournament, the Super Eagles fell prey to Senegal and they were dominated by Sudan in their second game of the African tournament.

The Congo national football team were held to a draw in both of their previous matches of the competition. In both of their previous games of the competition, they came out from behind to score the equalisers. For their upcoming game, they will have to secure a win to move forward in the tournament.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Stadium: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, August 19
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Mustapha Kechaf
• VAR: In use

Form:

Nigeria: W-D-D-L-L

Congo: L-L-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Raymond Tochukwu (Nigeria)

The 21-year-old midfielder is going to play an important role for the Super Eagles for their upcoming game. The Nigeria national football team have struggled in the attacking front as they have not been able to score any goals in their last two games, Raymond Rochukwu will be looking to step up here and help his side.

Japhet Mankou (Congo)

Japhet Mankou will be looking to step up in the attacking front for the Congo national football team. They have not lost any games in the tournament and have made comebacks to equalise both of their last two games. The 23-year-old striker will be looking to score a goal or two which might even help his side qualify for the next stage.

Match Facts

• Congo have not won any of their last nine games.
• Nigeria have failed to score a goal in any of their last two matches.
• The Super Eagles have failed to secure a clean sheet in any of their last six fixtures.

Nigeria vs Congo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Japhet Mankou to score
• Goals under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Nigeria will be without the services of Semi Ajayi as he is injured.

Congo will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

Nigeria won: 6

Congo won: 2

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Nigeria predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lawal (GK); Sodiq, Nduka Junior, Ngenge, Abdulrafiu; Otaniyi, Tochukwu, Adedayo; Sikiru, Haruna, Desouza

Congo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Samba (GK); Mapata, Itoua, Peya, Konde; Elenga, Nongo; Andzouono, Debon, Nkaya; Mankou

Match Prediction

This is an important fixture for Congo as they still have a chance to qualify. The upcoming African Nations Championship fixture between the Nigeria national football team and the Congo national football team is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Nigeria 1-1 Congo

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: SuperSport, New World TV

UK: beIN Sports

USA: beIN Sports USA

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