Welcome to the live coverage of the Nigeria vs Angola match at the 2023 AFCON. It is currently evening and we are in for an exciting game.
The Nigerian team, known as the Super Eagles, have displayed an exceptional defensive performance throughout the tournament, conceding only one goal so far.
They have also managed to score five goals, showcasing their attacking prowess. On the other hand, Angola, ranked 26th in Africa, has been impressive in terms of goal-scoring, netting three more goals than their opponents. It will be interesting to see how these two teams match up against each other.
Nigeria is preparing to face Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, AFCON. The Nigerian team, known as the Super Eagles, has an added motivation for this match as they seek revenge against Angola for preventing them from participating in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Angola defeated Nigeria in the first leg in Lagos in June 2005, with a score of 1-0, denying the Super Eagles the opportunity to qualify for the World Cup. In the second leg, Angola forced a 1-1 draw in Lagos, securing their own qualification at the expense of Nigeria.
Additionally, Nigeria remembers the tragic incident in 1989 when Sam Okwaraji died on the field while playing against Angola in a World Cup qualifier.
Moving forward to AFCON 2023, Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-0 in the round of sixteen to secure their place in the quarterfinals, while Angola defeated Namibia 3-0. Nigeria has a mixed record against Angola, winning two matches, losing two matches, and drawing in five encounters.
The Super Eagles have failed to win in their last three AFCON matches against Angola. Nigeria has selected a strong lineup for the game, including players like Nwabali, Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Aina, Onyeka, Iwobi, Zaidu, Moses Simon, Lookman, and Osimhen. Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, Victor Osimhen, Troost-Ekong, and Calvin Bassey have been standout players for Nigeria in this tournament.
However, Nigeria should be cautious of the talented players in the Angolan lineup, such as Tó Carneiro, Zito Luvumbo, and Gelson Dala. The match will be broadcasted on Supersport on DSTV & GOTV, Startimes Sports, and will take place at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Friday, 2nd February 2024, at 18:00 WAT.
