Nigeria enters the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations as the frontrunners, gearing up to take on Angola in what promises to be an exciting showdown tonight.
The Super Eagles displayed their prowess in the last-16 stage by securing a convincing victory over Cameroon, with former Everton youngster Ademola Lookman netting both goals.
Angola, on the other hand, began the tournament slowly but has gained momentum, securing wins against Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Namibia. However, facing Nigeria presents their toughest challenge yet.
The match between Nigeria and Angola is set for a 5 pm GMT kick-off today, Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.
In team news, Nigeria is likely to maintain their back three defensive setup, while goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who sustained an injury against Cameroon, is expected to feature. Ademola Lookman, alongside Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze, is anticipated to lead Nigeria’s attack.
Angola will miss the services of first-choice goalkeeper Neblu due to suspension, with Signori Antonio set to deputize.
In head-to-head history, Nigeria has secured 3 wins against Angola’s 2 victories, with 5 matches ending in draws.
