The final round of group-stage matches at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations brings together Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria in Group A. Here’s a preview and key insights:
Pre-Match Facts:
1. The Opta supercomputer favors Nigeria, predicting a win in 61.2% of simulations.
2. This marks the second meeting at the AFCON between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria, with Nigeria winning 2-0 in 2022.informationguidenigeria
3. Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria have been in the same group in the last three AFCON tournaments/qualifications.
4. Nigeria celebrates its 100th AFCON match, aiming to become the fourth nation to reach this milestone.
5. Guinea-Bissau is yet to win an AFCON match, losing the last four in a row.NYSC Portal
6. Nigeria has won their final group stage match in 10 of the last 12 AFCON tournaments.
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Match Preview:
– Group A is tightly contested, with only one point separating the top three teams: Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast.
– Guinea-Bissau is already out of the tournament, having lost both of their first two games.
– A win for Nigeria guarantees their passage to the knockouts, but with the possibility of the four best third-placed teams qualifying, their four points may be sufficient.JAMB Result
– Guinea-Bissau has conceded six goals in two defeats at AFCON 2023 and is aiming to avoid losing all three group stage games for the first time.
– Nigeria boasts a star-studded lineup with Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Head-to-Head:
– This is the second-ever meeting between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria at AFCON.
– Their previous encounter in the group stage in 2022 saw Nigeria win 2-0.
– Both teams also faced each other twice in AFCON qualification, with both games resulting in 1-0 away wins.
Prediction:
– The Opta supercomputer predicts Nigeria as firm favorites, winning in 61.2% of simulations.
– Guinea-Bissau won just 18.2% in simulations, making a draw less likely at 20.6%.
Squads:
Guinea-Bissau:
– Goalkeepers: Ouparine Djoco, Jonas Mendes, Fernando Embadje.
– Notable Players: Mamadu Candé, Moreto Cassamá, Carlos Mané, Zé Turbo.
Coach: Baciro CandéJAMB Portal
Nigeria:
– Goalkeepers: Olorunleke Ojo, Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho.
– Notable Players: Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, William Troost-Ekong.
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