AFCON Qualifier 2023: Nigeria’s upcoming match against Sao Tome and Principe will be previewed, with details on the match, kick-off time, team news, and line-up.
Nigeria vs Sao Tome & Principe will face off in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday. Nigeria secured their spot in the tournament by securing a 3-2 victory over a resilient Sierra Leone side. They have now won four of their five games in the qualifiers, with a 1-0 loss against Guinea-Bissau on March 24.
Nigeria is one of 18 sides to have already booked their spot in Ivory Coast, leading the way in Group A with a seven-point cushion over third-placed Sierra Leone heading into the final group game.
Sao Tome & Principe’s quest for their maiden Africa Cup of Nations appearance has come to naught once again as they have lost four of five games in Group A, with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Sierra Leone on March 22. Their defensive frailty has led to a poor run, with 20 goals in their five matches.
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Nigeria has called up 23 players for the match, with Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi, and skipper William Troost-Ekong headlining the squad. Eusebio has named a 21-man list for the clash against the Super Eagles, with Luis Leal as the all-time leading scorer. The match is expected to be a gruesome 90 minutes for both teams.