What You Must Know About Super Eagles Match Against Angola

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Angola in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening.

Jose Peseiro’s men are the overwhelming favourites to advance to the last four of the competition, but with the rate at which the underdogs are stunning the favourites, the players know they can’t underrate Angola at this stage of the competition.

To get to this stage, Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-0 while Angola defeated Namibia 3-0.

The Super Eagles have been solid defensively in the competition keeping clean three sheets out of four matches to make life difficult for their opponents.

The team is blessed with attacking talents but they have struggled for goals with star striker, Victor Osimhen scoring once in the opening game of the group.

Nigeria will fancy their chances of going all the way in Ivory Coast after the overwhelming favourites crashed out in the last round.

Senegal, Morocco and Egypt bowed out of the competition in the round of 16 to leave Nigeria and Ivory Coast as the biggest teams in the competition.

Nigeria vs Angola Team News

The Super Eagles medical staff are struggling to get goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali fit for the encounter after he limped out of the Cameroon game.

He took part of the team’s training on Tuesday and Jose Peseiro confirmed on Thursday that he will undergo a late fitness test on Friday to determine if he will be able to feature in the game.

Stand-in captain, William Troost-Ekong missed out of training on Monday and Tuesday but he is expected to be fit to start against Angola.

Angola have no fitness worries but they will be without the suspension of Neblu, who was sent off against Namibia.

Nigeria vs Angola possible starting lineup

Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Aina, Iwobi, Onyeka, Sanusi; Lookman, Simon; Osimhen

Angola possible starting lineup:
Signori; Afonso, Gaspar, Buatu-Mananga, Carneiro; Fredy, Snow, Estrela; Gilberto, Mabululu, Dala

Nigeria vs Angola Head To Head

This is the first time Nigeria will be facing Angola at the Nations Cup.

The CHAN Eagles recorded a 2-1 win over Angola in 2018, the last time both teams met.

Nigeria and Angola have met nine times, The Super Eagles have won three times, Angola have recorded two victories, while five encounters ended in draws.

Nigeria vs Angola: Where To Watch

You can watch the match between Nigeria and Angola on DSTV, GoTV and other local stations in Nigeria.

You can also watch the match on various online platforms including Afrosports.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Nigeria vs Angola is scheduled for 6pm Nigeria time on Friday, February 2, 2024.

The match will take place at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.