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Watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria seal the top of the group against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in their final AFCON 2023 group game.
At the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Monday, Guinea-Bissau will take on Nigeria in an attempt to avoid getting knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage for a record-breaking fourth time.
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After losing to Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau's ambitions are in shambles as they are now bottom of Group A with a -4 goal differential.
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They might, however, be able to advance as one of the top third-place teams if they defeat Nigeria.
Super Eagles vs Guinea-Bissau preview
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Unexpectedly, Guinea-Bissau shocked everyone by defeating Nigeria 1-0 at home in March 2023 during the qualifying round.
For them to have any chance of moving on in the competition, they would need to duplicate their performance.
Even though Nigeria, the three-time champions, defeated Ivory Coast, they are not assured of advancing to the next round.
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They should qualify with four points, but they have to be cautious of Guinea-Bissau's ability to disrupt things.
In Monday's game, Mama Balde, the hero of Guinea-Bissau's earlier victory over Nigeria, will spearhead their attack.
Victor Osimhen's careless finishing has been a cause for concern for Nigeria in this fixture.
Head coach Jose Peseiro may make tactical changes to guarantee a convincing victory.
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Despite their prior success, Peseiro's troops will not become complacent to get into the knockout stages.
Before Monday's pivotal match to guarantee qualification, the Super Eagles cannot afford to rest on their laurels.
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Peseiro's team is in control after defeating Ivory Coast 1-0 in front of a biased crowd; four points should be plenty to guarantee a spot in the first round of elimination.
On Thursday, the Portuguese tactician shocked both the host country and spectators by switching from a 4-2-3-1 to a 5-4-1 formation.
It is unclear if the coach would stick with this strategy in their last Group A match.
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Even though the Super Eagles might finish first with a win, the African giants need to improve their scoring after missing several excellent opportunities against Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast.
Super Eagles vs Guinea-Bissau Injuries
There aren't any new injury concerns for Guinea-Bissau, and Ouparine Djoco is expected to stay in goal.
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Alhassan Yusuf, who was injured, is expected to play again for Nigeria against Guinea Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau approach
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Guinea-Bissau under Baciro Cande has demonstrated promise in their attacking approach, but their defensive weaknesses are evident given that they gave up four goals against Equatorial Guinea and two goals in their opening encounter with Ivory Coast.
They cannot finish in the top two, but a victory in the next game will keep them in the running for the best third-place finish.
To survive this game and avoid elimination, Guinea-Bissau will need to give it their all against the Super Eagles.
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Super Eagles of Nigeria approach
The Super Eagles started the campaign slowly this year, drawing disappointingly against Equatorial Guinea before settling into a groove against the Ivorians.
Nigeria has defeated Guinea-Bissau twice out of three meetings, including two qualifiers for this competition last year.
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Nigeria ought to benefit from this kind of circumstance since they know how to handle pressure.
They will probably get weaker in defense, which hasn't been a strong suit for them if they do this.
Super Eagles vs Guinea-Bissau Date, kick-off time, and where to watch
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The game between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria is set to begin at 6 PM on Monday, January 22, 2024.
The last group stage match will take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium.
Supersport on DSTV and Sports Premium on Startimes will all carry the match.
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