Nigeria & Equatorial Guinea Progresses To The Knockout in Group A

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have booked their place in the knockout stage, after beating Guinea-Bissau in a 1-0 contest. The Super Eagles and Equatorial Guinea advances to the round 16 in Group A.

Equatorial Guinea toped the group with 7pts, same point with the Super Eagles, but had a 4 goals against the Super Eagles.

The Super Eagles started with Victor Osimhen and Chukwueze up front, powering their attacking force. Jose Peseiro have gained confidence on Stanley Nwabali after his wonderful performance against the host nation Ivory Coast.

Nigerians are comfortable with the decision of Coachee Peseiro after the poor errors of goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.

Nigeria broke the deadlock on the 36th minutes, thanks to Opa Sangante who scored an own goal against his team.

Guinea-Bissau had more of the ball position and goal on attempt after the first half, but fail to capitalize on any of the attempt.

Troost Ekong who scored the winning goal against Ivory Coast couldn’t make the starting 11 of coach Peseiro.

Guinea-Bissau continued to search for an equalizer but goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has proven he could be the number goalkeeper of Nigeria, taken the number one position from Francis Uzoho.

Nigeria and Equatorial Guniea has joined Cape Verde and Senegal to book their place in the round of 16 at the AFCON 2023.

Equatorial Guinea 4 vs 0 Côte d’Ivoire

Emilio Nsue took the Ivory Coast team by storm, scoring from an open play, from a beautiful piece of play.

Côte d’Ivoire bounced back to level up the game, but the goal was disallowed by VAR.

Pablo Ganet doubled the lead for the Equatorial Guinea

In group A, Guinea-Bissau were the team to concede the highest numbers of goal. Conceded 7 and scored 2 goals.

Emilio Nsue made it 3-0, his second in the game.

Group A Results

Ivory Coast 2 vs 0 Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria 1 vs 1 Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea 4 vs 2 Guinea-Bissau

Côte d’Ivoire 0 vs 1 Nigeria