Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday of their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Eric Chelle’s facet go into the sport with three factors after coming from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo on Friday. Guinea-Bissau even have three factors after beating Tanzania 2-0 away from residence.
The match presents one other take a look at for the Tremendous Eagles, particularly with Victor Osimhen already dominated out by way of damage. The Nigeria Soccer Federation confirmed that the Galatasaray striker would miss each September qualifiers due to a right-thigh muscle pressure.
Chelle may be with out Akor Adams and George Ilenikhena. Each forwards skilled individually from the primary group after beginning towards Madagascar. Adams performed for simply over an hour, whereas Ilenikhena lasted 69 minutes.
Taiwo Awoniyi and Tolu Arokodare are due to this fact among the many fundamental choices to guide the assault. Moses Usor has additionally entered the dialog after scoring the profitable aim on his Tremendous Eagles debut towards Madagascar.
Stanley Nwabali is predicted to proceed in aim, whereas Chelle may make some adjustments to the defence after a brief turnaround between the 2 matches.
Vivid Osayi-Samuel may come into the beginning XI, with Ola Aina doubtlessly rested after taking part in 87 minutes in Uyo.
Predicted Nigeria XI vs Guinea-Bissau
Formation: 4-4-2
Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman; Awoniyi, Arokodare.
The midfield may once more be constructed round Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi, whereas Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman present width and attacking risk.
Nigeria will likely be trying to safe one other three factors in Bissau and strengthen their place in Group L. With Tanzania already certified robotically as a co-host, just one remaining qualification place is obtainable to Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar.
The match will happen on the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time on Tuesday, September 29.
