Nigeria vs Angola prediction 02.02.2024
Nigeria
1 : 0
Angola
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- Competition: AFCON
- Date: 2nd February 2024
- Kickoff: 17:00 UTC / 18:00 CET
- Venue: Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny
On Friday evening in Abidjan, Nigeria will be striving to maintain their chances of securing a fourth title at the Africa Cup of Nations as they face Angola in the quarter-finals.
The Super Eagles had a sluggish beginning in the AFCON tournament, managing a 1-1 tie against Equatorial Guinea. However, back-to-back 1-0 victories over teams such as Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau ensured their advancement to the knockout stages. They gave Cameroon a tough time in the round of 16, triumphing 2-0, and aim to replicate that success on Friday.
Angola also initiated their AFCON journey with a tie, ending in a 1-1 draw against Algeria. Subsequently, the Antelopes secured victories over Mauritania and Burkina Faso. They then clinched a 3-0 triumph over Namibia in their last game, setting the stage for Friday’s match.
Nigeria vs Angola Betting Tips: Angola to score at least one goal
Despite facing criticism for their lack of goals, the Nigerian team boasts a robust defence. They enter Friday’s game on a streak of three successive clean sheets and have only let in three goals in their past nine games at the AFCON finals.
Nonetheless, Nigeria’s defense against Angola has been subpar, with the Super Eagles allowing at least one goal in their last three encounters. Angola also takes pride in having one of the tournament’s most lethal strikers, Mabululu and Gelson Dala, who have collectively netted seven goals already.
- Best Tip: Over 0.5 goals Team 2
- Nigeria vs Angola prediction: 2-1
Nigeria vs Angola Head to Head (H2H) stats
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28 jan 18
Nigeria
2 : 1
Angola
African Nations Championship
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17 jun 05
Nigeria
1 : 1
Angola
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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19 jun 04
Angola
1 : 0
Nigeria
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria team news
Victor Osimhen played a key role in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against Cameroon by assisting the first goal. The Napoli striker is set to spearhead the attack on Friday.
Ademola Lookman, with his brace in this game, has now achieved six goals for the Super Eagles and appears ready to unite with Osimhen and Moses Simon in the final third.
Stanley Nwabili had to exit the game early due to an injury, but according to reports, the goalkeeper is expected to be fit for Friday’s game.
Last matches of Nigeria
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27 jan 24
Nigeria
2 : 0
Cameroon
Africa Cup of Nations
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22 jan 24
Guinea Bissau
0 : 1
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations
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18 jan 24
Ivory Coast
0 : 1
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations
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14 jan 24
Nigeria
1 : 1
Equatorial Guinea
Africa Cup of Nations
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08 jan 24
Guinea
2 : 0
Nigeria
Friendly International
Nigeria lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Stanley Nwabili
Defenders
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6
Semi Ajayi
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5
William Troost-Ekong
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21
Calvin Bassey
Midfielders
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2
Ola Aina
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8
Frank Onyeka
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17
Alex Iwobi
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3
Zaidu Sanusi
Forwards
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15
Moses Simon
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9
Victor Osimhen
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18
Ademola Lookman
Angola team news
Gelson Dala, who has scored the most goals for Angola in this tournament with four, will be accompanied in the final third by Mabululu and Gilberto. The latter two players have combined for a total of four goals.
Neblú received a straight red card in the victory against Namibia, which means the goalkeeper will serve a suspension on Friday. However, the Antelopes are not dealing with any injuries.
Last matches of Angola
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27 jan 24
Angola
3 : 0
Namibia
Africa Cup of Nations
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23 jan 24
Angola
2 : 0
Burkina Faso
Africa Cup of Nations
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20 jan 24
Mauritania
2 : 3
Angola
Africa Cup of Nations
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15 jan 24
Algeria
1 : 1
Angola
Africa Cup of Nations
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06 jan 24
Congo DR
0 : 0
Angola
Friendly International
Angola lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Signori Antonio
Defenders
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21
Eddie Afonso
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6
Kialonda Gaspar
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3
Jonathan Buatu
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13
Augusto Carneiro
Midfielders
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16
Fredy
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23
Manuel Cafumana
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20
Estrela
Forwards
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7
Gilberto
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19
Mabululu
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10
Gelson Dala
Three reasons we expect Angola to score in this game
- Angola has managed to score in their previous four matches.
- In each of the last three encounters between Nigeria and Angola, both teams have scored.
- In three of Nigeria’s last five knockout stage games in the AFCON, both teams managed to score.
Main prediction Nigeria &— Angola
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
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