Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau match in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers is expected to be a highly anticipated game. The match will take place on March 24th at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja at 4 pm West African Time.
Nigeria currently leads Group A with six points from two games, having beaten Sao Tome E Principe 4-0 and Sierra Leone 2-1. Guinea Bissau is in second place with four points, having drawn 1-1 with Sierra Leone and defeated Sao Tome E Principe 3-0.
The two teams have only met once before, during the 2019 Afcon tournament in Egypt, where Nigeria won 2-0 with goals from Umar Sadiq and William Troost-Ekong.
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has named his squad for the match, including some of the best players who play in Europe, such as Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman, and Samuel Chukwueze, who will lead the attack. The midfield will be controlled by Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, and Joe Aribo. The defence will include Leon Balogun, Kenneth Omeruo, Zaidu Sanusi, and Ola Aina, while Francis Uzoho will be in goal. Rohr has also called up some new players such as Terem Moffi, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Kingsley Ehizibue.
Guinea Bissau coach Baciro Cande has also named his squad, including players who play in Portugal, France, and Spain. The star players are Joseph Mendes, Toni Silva, Piqueti, and Jorginho Intima.
The match will be a hard test for both teams as they fight for the top spot in the group. The winner will have a big advantage in qualifying for the Afcon 2023 which will be held in Ivory Coast. The match will also be a chance for fans to see some of the best talents in African football. Nigeria has some of the most talented attackers on the continent while Guinea Bissau has some of the good skilful midfielders. The match will show which team is better and has a better chance to shine in the Afcon 2023.