Super Eagles aim to secure a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages as they take on Guinea-Bissau in their final group-stage match this evening.
Guinea-Bissau’s Wild Dogs, facing nearly elimination with two losses, remain optimistic about achieving a historic victory in their final Group A encounter.
The Super Eagles currently hold the second position in Group A with four points, trailing Equatorial Guinea based on goal difference.
They know that securing at least a point in this match will ensure their advancement to the last-16 stage.
Guinea-Bissau Team news
Guinea-Bissau aren’t thought to have picked up any fresh injury concerns, with Ouparine Djoco likely to continue in goal.
Nigeria Team news
Alhassan Yusuf remains out, while skipper Troost-Ekong is also out for tonight’s game with a thigh injury.
Left Back Zaidu Sanusi is also out with a shoulder injury, while Terem Moffi will be hoping to join the bench after replacing Victor Boniface at the tournament.
Guinea-Bissau XI:
Mendes, Mendes, Ie, Sangante, Nanu, Bikel, Nito, Quizera, Dalcio, Gomes, Gano
Nigeria XI:
Nwabali, Aina, Omeruo, Ajayi, Bassey, Osayi-Samuel, Onyeka, Lookman, Chukwueze, Osimhen
Source: The Nation