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Nigeria vs Angola
Friday, February 2nd, 2023
18:00 hours (6:00PM Nigeria time)
Everything now points to Nigeria as the favorite to win the trophy, but that's just statistic. Indeed, if anything has been proven in this edition of the African tournament, it's that being a favorite doesn't necessarily bring good luck. Nobody can predict what will happen in the next 90 minutes or so.
Just ask Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, or Morocco, whose elimination at the hands of South Africa continues to surprise everyone.
It is true that the last time Angola defeated Nigeria was in June 2004, almost 20 years ago. It was in a qualifier for the 2006 Germany World Cup.
Two of the best defenses in the tournament are facing off. Nigeria has kept a clean sheet in three out of the four championship matches, while Angola has done so in their last two games.
Angola is making history in this AFCON, especially considering that if they defeat Nigeria, it would be their fourth victory in this edition, equaling the number of wins they achieved in all their previous eight participations combined.
Something going for Nigeria in this tournament is the team seems to be finding their feet and getting better per each game. If Super Eagles continue to build in momentum, everyone knows they haven't reach their peak. It will be horrific if Victor Osimhen begin to run riot on Angola defenders, the speed rate and aggressiveness between Osimhen, Moses Simon and other Nigerian attacker is something very difficult to tame.
Everyone also knows Angola will go defensive to slow the aggressiveness Nigerian attack. They will want the Super Eagles to come at them, so they can find some space to exploit within the 50 yard box for counter attack.
With the way both Angola and Nigeria have been playing, many analysts believe the first to score may just be end of the game.
The expectation is high, we are looking forward to an exciting match coming up that promises strong emotions until the end. Keep a date with Super Eagles of Nigeria
