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Published on 2024-02-02 17:28:52
Nigeria and Angola are set to face off in the AFCON quarter-finals on Friday, February 2nd at 5 PM GMT. This match will see the highest ranked FIFA team left in the competition take on the lowest ranked team.
In the round of 16, the Super Eagles defeated Cameroon, while Angola made history by eliminating Namibia and securing their first victory in the tournament’s knockout stage. Led by their coach, Pedro Goncalves, Angola surprised many by topping Group D, which included a draw with Algeria and victories over Mauritania and Burkina Faso.
Nigeria, a three-time AFCON champion, is favored to win with star player Victor Osimhen leading the team. However, this tournament has seen many underdogs making an impact, as most of the pre-tournament favorites failed to make it to the quarter-finals.
Nigeria’s coach, Jose Peseiro, acknowledges that the match against Angola will be tough and has promised that his team will bring commitment and sacrifice to try to overcome Angola’s strong team.
The names of the four teams still in contention to lift the trophy will be known by Saturday night. The last quarter-finals match will take place on Saturday at 8 PM GMT, pitting South Africa against Cape Verde.
The 34th edition of the AFCON has been an unpredictable and exciting tournament, with unexpected teams making their mark and challenging the traditional powerhouses of African football.
This match between Nigeria and Angola will be a test of strength and skill, as both teams aim to secure a spot in the semi-finals and continue their journey towards the coveted trophy.
As the competition progresses, football fans around the world will be watching closely to see which team will emerge victorious and claim the title of AFCON champion. The excitement and anticipation are building as the tournament reaches its climax, and the remaining teams prepare to battle it out on the field.
Additional sources: CAF
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