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

This game is from the eighth edition of the tournament.

The Senegal national football team are all set to battle the Nigeria national football team in their opening group stage fixture of the African Nations Championship. It is going to be an interesting game and will take place at the Amaan Stadium.

The Senegal national football team have looked out of touch as far as their last couple of matches are concerned. It is not going to be an easy game for them, but they will be keen on securing a win on a positive note. Senegal are the defending champions of African Nations Championship.

The Nigeria national football team are coming in after securing a draw against the Russia national football team in their previous game. Although they do have a positive record against Senegal, expect this game to be a tough battle for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Amaan, Tanzania
• Stadium: Amaan Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, August 5
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Mahmoud Nagy Ahmed Nagy Mosa
• VAR: In use

Form:

Senegal: D-W-W-L-L

Nigeria: W-D-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Issa Kane (Senegal)

The 22-year-old is going to play an important role for the Senegal national football team. Even though Issa Kane does not have much experience, he can control the midfield well. In this game, against a strong opponent like Nigeria, Kane will be looking to step up.

Jabbar Malik (Nigeria)

A forward for Remo Stars, Jabbar Malik, has a crucial part to play for the Nigeria national football team in the attacking front. They, too have a young team, and it will be interesting to see Malik’s performance in a high-stakes game against a strong opponent.

Match Facts

• Nigeria are on a four-match unbeaten run against Senegal.
• They are undefeated in their last five fixtures.
• Senegal are on a two-match losing streak.

Senegal vs Nigeria: Betting Tips and Odds

• Nigeria to win
• Jabbar Malik to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both teams are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 18

Senegal won: 4

Nigeria won: 9

Draws: 5

Squads

Senegal squad

Goalkeepers: Idrissa Ndiaye, Samba Mballo, Marc P.A. Diouf

Defenders: Seyni Mbaye Ndiaye, Mbaye Ndiaye, Amadou Bene Coly, Layousse Samb, Malick Sembène, Baye Assane Ciss, Daouda Ba

Midfielders: Ousseynou Fall Seck, Moussa Cissé, Bonaventure Fonseca, Serigne Moctar Koité, Mbaye Yaya Ly, Insa Boye, Issa Kane, Pape Abasse Badji

Forwards: Mapathé Mbodji, Libasse Gueye, Christian Gomis, Oumar Ba, Vieux Cissé, Ababacar Sarr, Ameth Niang

Nigeria Squad

Goalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena Ani, Nurudeen Badmus, Lawal Mustapha

Defenders: Sodiq Ismaila, Bankole Afeez, Taiwo Abdulrafiu, Uzondu Harrison, Junior Harrison Nduka, Ngengen Leonard, Steven Mayo Egbe

Midfielders: Adedayo Olamilekan, Hadi Haruna, Olaniyi Taofik, Akanni Qudus, Michael Tochukwu, Alex Oyowah

Forwards: Anas Yusuf, Shola Adelani, Sikiru Alimi, Temitope Vincent, Ijoma Anthony, Godwin Obaje, Jabbar Malik

Match Prediction

These African nations are going to come up with a tough battle against one another. The Super Eagles are likely to secure a win against the Senegal national football team in their next fixture.

Prediction: Senegal 1-2 Nigeria

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: SuperSport, New World TV

UK: beIN Sports

USA: beIN Sports USA

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