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Nigeria vs Angola Predictions - Nigeria to Win at the Africa Cup of Nations

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 02 Feb 2024

Ralph Staniforth 02 Feb 2024

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Nigeria have won to nil in their last 3 games
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Nigeria have won to nil in their last 3 matches at AFCON (Getty)

Nigeria vs Angola Predictions

Nigeria have a far superior squad that haven’t conceded in three games. The Super Eagles can keep it going at the Africa Cup of Nations and edge past Angola.

Nigeria vs Angola Predictions
Stats
Head to Head
Nigeria Form
Nigeria Squad & Team News
Angola Form
Angola Squad & Team News

Stats

Nigeria have won to nil in their last 3 matches.
Nigeria have won to nil in 6 of their last 9 matches (AFCON).
Angola have failed to score in 6 of their last 10 matches.

Head to Head

Angola have a 1-0 advantage against Nigeria with 6 draws in 7 matches.

They last met in the 2018 African Nations Championship quarter-finals, Nigeria winning 2-1 in extra time.

Nigeria Form

Nigeria started AFCON with a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea. They had 19-7 shots, Victor Osimhen equalising before half-time.

The Super Eagles had one shot on target in a 1-0 win against Ivory Coast thanks to William Troost-Ekong’s penalty. They then beat Guinea-Bissau 1-0 through an own goal, registering another solitary shot on target.

José Peseiro’s side kept a third straight clean sheet in the Round of 16, beating Cameroon 2-0. They were dominant defensively, Ademola Lookman scoring in both halves.

Nigeria Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabili, Olorunleke Ojo

Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Chidozie Awaziem, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf

Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Terem Moffi, Ademola Lookman, Umar Sadiq

Adebayo Adeleye, Jamilu Collins, Tyronne Ebuehi, Kevin Akpoguma, Jordan Torunarigha, Kelechi Nwakali, Paul Onuachu and Emmanuel Dennis miss out after being named in the preliminary squad.

Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Boniface withdrew due to injury.

Umar Sadiq is injured and unlikely to feature here. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili was injured against Cameroon with Francis Uzoho to start in goal.

Victor Osimhen has scored 21 goals in 32 internationals.

Angola Form

Angola had a decent start at AFCON, earning a 1-1 draw against Algeria despite creating one shot on target. Mabululu equalised from the spot after coming off the bench.

The Palancas Negras beat Mauritania 3-2 with Gelson Dala scoring twice and Gilberto adding a third from the opposite wing.

Pedro Soares Gonçalves’ side made most of their chances in a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso. Mabululu got the start and scored first, Zine on target in added time.

Angola were involved in an exciting Round of 16 clash against Namibia after goalkeeper Neblu was sent off in the 17th minute. Gelson Dala scored in four minutes, either side of Namibia being reduced to 10 men, then assisting Mabululu for his third goal of the tournament.

Angola Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Antonio Dominique, Kadú, Neblú, Gelson

Defenders: Núrio Fortuna, Jonathan Buatu, Quinito, Kialonda Gaspar, Tó, Loide Augusto, Eddie Afonso, Inácio Miguel

Midfielders: Manuel Keliano, Beni Mukendi, Estrela, Fredy, Bruno Paz, Show

Forwards: Gilberto, Zini, Gelson Dala, Felício Milson, Zito Luvumbo, Jérémie Bela, Mabululu, Depú, Chico Banza

Landú, Antonio Hossi, Nandinho, Herenilson, Vá and Geraldo miss out after being named in the preliminary squad. M'Bala Nzola refused to join the team after being called-up.

Goalkeeper Neblu is suspended with António Signori to continue in goal.

Gelson Dala has scored 18 goals in 38 internationals.

Verdict

Nigeria v Angola

Nigeria have kept improving at the Africa Cup of Nations where they have conceded once in four games. The Super Eagles can show their class up front and get past Angola.

Nigeria Win

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