AFCON: Preview, team news, lineups of Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau

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

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