Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria : Preview of Nigeria's Crucial AFCON Clash on Monday

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are preparing for their upcoming AFCON 2023 final group stage match against Guinea Bissau. 

Nigeria have sealed their qualification into the round of 16 but Jose Peseiro will want his side to end the group stage on a high. 

Following draw against Equatorial Guinea on January 14th in the opening game, Nigeria bounced back to beat the host nation #AFCON2023 Ivory Coast last week. 

 Nigeria Team News and Potential Starting Lineup

As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations unfolds, Nigeria's Super Eagles are poised to secure a spot in the knockout stage. However, the upcoming Monday match against Guinea-Bissau presents challenges, with key players possibly sidelined due to injuries.

Following a commendable performance against Equatorial Guinea, Alhassan Yusuf faced a setback, missing the subsequent Ivory Coast match due to an ongoing injury. The Royal Antwerp midfielder may experience another absence on Monday due to the lingering impact of the injury.

Zaidu Sanusi is also at risk of missing the crucial clash against Guinea-Bissau due to a knock sustained in the match against Ivory Coast. Additionally, Captain William Troost-Ekong, engaged in individual training sessions on Friday and Saturday, hinting at the possibility of being rested for the upcoming match.

Possible Starting Lineup

If key players are unavailable, Nigeria's potential starting lineup against Guinea-Bissau could include:

- Nwabali

- Aina

- Ajayi

- Omeruo

- Bassey

- Onyeka

- Iwobi

- Lookman

- Chukwueze

- Moffi

- Osimhen

Kickoff Time

The highly anticipated clash is scheduled to kick off at 6 PM (West African Time) on Monday. Fans eagerly await the outcome of this pivotal match as Nigeria strives for success in the Africa Cup of Nations.