Nigeria will begin their 2024 AFCON campaign with a tricky game against Equatorial Guinea later this month in Ivory Coast.
Date: 14/01/2024
Time: 15:00
Stadium: Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe
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For the Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea prediction, we predict Nigeria 3-1 against Equatorial Guinea, and this is why. Although the Elephants are unbeaten in their last five matches, there’s a chance they could succumb to the Super Eagles because the last time both countries met in this competition, Nigeria won 3-1. Quality-wise, Nigeria is country miles.
We also predict over 2.5 goals on Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea, and this is why. Although the Elephants’ last five matches ended with under 2.5 goals, this clash could produce at least three goals because three of the Super Eagles’ last five matches ended with three or more goals.
Nigeria is unbeaten in their last seven matches (4W 3D) across all competitions, including their 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe in the AFCON qualification stage. The Super Eagles will look to continue their fine form when they begin their AFCON next week, but before that, they will take on Guinea in a friendly match on Monday.
Equatorial Guinea is unbeaten in their last nine matches (5W 4D) across all competitions, including their back-to-back wins over Botswana in the AFCON qualifiers. The Elephants will face Djibouti in a friendly clash on Tuesday in a bid to prepare themselves for their opening AFCON game against Nigeria.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Nigeria: Uzoho, Onyemaechi, Bassey, Ajayi, Aina, Simon, Iwobi, Onyeka, Lookman, Boniface, Osimhen
Equatorial Guinea: Owono, Ndong, Coco, Fernandez, Akapo, Bikoro, Ganet, Miranda, Pepin, Salvador, Nsue