By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-01-22 08:45:12
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play against Guinea-Bissau in a crucial final group game at this year’s AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. After a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea, the Eagles triumphantly beat hosts Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 in their second group game. They now face a challenging game against Guinea-Bissau and must secure a win or at least a draw to guarantee a spot in the round of 16. The other group match will see Côte d’Ivoire take on Equatorial Guinea in a must-win game for them. Here are four unforgettable Eagles’ final AFCON group games.
Nigeria played against Egypt in a goalless draw during the AFCON 1988. After defeating Kenya 3-0 and drawing with Cameroon 1-1, the Eagles secured qualification into the knockout stage. Nigeria defeated Morocco 2-0 in their final group game in the AFCON 2000 to secure qualification to the quarter-finals. After losing to Côte d’Ivoire and drawing with Mali, the Eagles needed to defeat Benin Republic and hope Côte d’Ivoire would defeat Mali in the AFCON 2008 to qualify, which they did. In the 2013 AFCON, after drawing with Burkina Faso and Zambia, the Eagles scored two late goals to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
The Nigerian team has a history of delivering remarkable performances in their final AFCON group games to qualify for the knockout stages. These memorable moments showcase the team’s resilience and determination in the face of challenging circumstances. As they head into their crucial group game against Guinea-Bissau, the Eagles will look to add another chapter to their legacy of success in the AFCON.
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