
Date: Friday 2nd February, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Stadium Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Referee
Goal Scorer:
Nigeria
Nigeria are sweating over the availability of Stanley Nwabali — deputising for the erratic Francis Uzoho at the finals — with the goalkeeper withdrawn after sustaining an injury against Cameroon, although the Chippa United shot-stopper trained on Tuesday.
However, the Super Eagles trained without William Troost-Ekong on Monday and Tuesday, with the vice-captain troubled by the thigh problem that kept him out of the final Group A game against Guinea-Bissau.
Osimhen, Lookman and Moses Simon should play up top, as Peseiro is not expected to change tack in the competition's quarters.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Aina, Iwobi, Onyeka, Sanusi; Lookman, Simon; Osimhen
Angola
Apart from Mabululu and Dala, Fredy's three assists have been pivotal for the Palancas Negras, while Gilberto poses a threat with his unpredictability.
Angola must do without the suspended Neblu, sent off after 17 minutes against Namibia for handling the ball outside his penalty area.
Angola possible starting lineup:
Signori; Afonso, Gaspar, Buatu-Mananga, Carneiro; Fredy, Snow, Estrela; Gilberto, Mabululu, Dala
Prediction: Nigeria 2-1 Angola
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