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Though it is not yet a win-or-bust situation, the stakes are high as the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to face off against Guinea-Bissau in a crucial AFCON qualifier match this evening.
Kenneth Omeruo has been named captain for the tricky clash, as Jose Peseiro has predictably tweaked his team for this all-important assignment.
After Friday’s surprising 1-0 loss in the first leg in Abuja, Peseiro and his boys are determined to turn the tide in this matchday 4 contest.
With their eyes on redemption and a spot in the AFCON tournament, the Super Eagles are ready to bring their A-game and prove their mettle as a powerhouse, at least in African football.
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Kickoff is 5. pm
Nigeria XI: Uzoho, Osayi-Samuel, Omeruo, Ajayi, Sanusi, Onyeka, Iwobi, Moffi, Simon, Onuachu, Osimhen.
Action already underway at the Estadio Nacional 24 de Setembro.
The Wild Dogs are high on confidence and they have taken the game to the Super Eagles.. still O-0 for now.
The Super Eagles still struggling to break the compact Guinea Bissau defence as scoreline remains 0-0 after 20 minutes of action.
Chance.. Osimhen comes close but effort goes off the target
Moses Simon tries to wriggle into the box but he has been dispossessed
Penalty kick .. Fally Kande brings down Bright Osayi
Moses Simon elects to play the penalty kick
Goal….. Simon scores
Yellow card.. Kenneth Omeruo booked for a foul on Balde
After 40 minutes of action.. Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria
Best chance so far for Guinea-Bissau but Nanu fires wide from a promising position
Half Time: Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria.. Simon Moses with the only goal so far from the penalty spot
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Tunde Eludini
Tunde Eludini is a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria where he studied International Relations. He is a Senior Correspondent coordinating the sports section for PREMIUM TIMES. Twitter: @tundeyeludini
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