Nigeria, a formidable force in African football with a storied history at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, is gearing up for its 20th appearance in the prestigious tournament, aiming to secure a fourth championship.
The Super Eagles, drawn into Group A alongside Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau, face a demanding path to glory. Having reached the quarterfinals in Cameroon 2021, Nigeria enters the competition with high aspirations of clinching the title.
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Armed with a potent offensive lineup featuring talents like Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, and the prolific Victor Osimhen, Nigeria is set to showcase its attacking prowess on the grand stage.
Group A Fixtures
January 14, 2024: Nigeria vs. Equatorial Guinea, 2:00 p.m. GMT, Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé
January 18, 2024: Ivory Coast vs. Nigeria, 4:00 p.m. GMT, Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé
January 22, 2024: Guinea-Bissau vs. Nigeria, 5:00 p.m. GMT, Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan
Nigeria dominated Group A of the qualifiers, amassing 15 points and finishing ahead of Guinea Bissau, the only team to defeat the Super Eagles during this phase.
Victor Osimhen, the top scorer in the Cote d’Ivoire 2023 qualifiers with 10 goals, emerges as the focal point for Nigeria. The recent CAF Awards’ best male footballer, Osimhen’s speed, and clinical finishing make him a player to watch throughout the tournament.
Guiding the Super Eagles for the first time in the Africa Cup of Nations is Portuguese tactician José Peseiro.
The UEFA Cup finalist in 2005 brings a pragmatic and possession-based approach to the team, emphasizing dynamic counter-pressing when possession is lost.
With a rich history at the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria boasts three championships (1980, 1994, 2013) and has consistently reached the finals in various editions, marking its imprint as a football powerhouse in the continent.
As the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations unfolds in Côte d’Ivoire, the Super Eagles aim to add another chapter to their illustrious football legacy.
