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AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by robosky02(m): 9:40am On Jan 02 |
AFCON 2023 Nigeria – Team guide, key players, lineup, prediction All you need to know about the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of AFCON 2023 Owing to a historic ability to turn up when the chips are down, Nigeria typically goes into international tournaments with a measure of optimism. How much of that is self-fulfilling is up for debate; in any case, due in part to a shocking start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying series, there is much less belief this time in the lead-up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles came through qualifying with minimal fuss, the only blemish coming in an odd 1-0 defeat on home soil against Guinea-Bissau. They scored more goals than any other side in the series, but any suggestion of rude health would be an overstatement: over the course of 2023 Nigeria boast a mixed record of four wins, three draws and one loss. The history Nigeria is one of the more successful participants at AFCON throughout history, having reached the final seven times and medalled on 15 separate occasions. In spite of that, there is still a sense of underachievement on account of having only won it thrice. In their last outing in 2021, they were one of the stronger performers in the Group Stage (dominating and beating eventual runners-up Egypt), but crumbled in the face of stern opposition in the Round of 16. The coach and tactical approach Two decades ago, on the back of leading Sporting CP to the final of the UEFA Cup, Jose Peseiro’s star was on the rise. His prospects have cooled off since then, and despite having managed three of Portugal’s biggest clubs, he is deeply unpopular amongst Nigeria fans. His 4-4-2 system, with four forwards slung across the top of the pitch, seeks to leverage the attacking bounty available to him. However, it frequently leaves Nigeria open defensively; the Super Eagles will always be dangerous, but will likely struggle to contain transitions. Key players CAF African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen leads the line with distinction for Nigeria, to the extent that even with a plethora of talent in attack, the Super Eagles can look listless without the Napoli man. His athleticism and work ethic often make the best of innocuous situations, and that will be required here. What little service he gets will likely come via the left boot of Kelechi Iheanacho, whose ability to slide passes through opposing defences is almost entirely unique within the squad as a whole. The Leicester man is also capable of the unexpected, especially with his shooting from distance. With Peseiro paying scant little attention to the middle of the park, a lot will rest on Wilfred Ndidi’s shoulders and his ability to both keep things secure in midfield and protect the defence. Young player to watch Raphael Onyedika is a metronome at the base of midfield of the ilk that Nigeria has been crying out for. The Club Brugge man, 22, has strangely not been popular with Peseiro, but in cameo appearances, as well as in his sole start for the Super Eagles, he has displayed enough that he really should be a starter. His range of passing, as well as his positional discipline and his willingness to receive from the centre-backs, should make him an asset if trusted. Probable lineup Francis Uzoho; Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi; Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi; Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon. Tournament prediction Nigeria simply are not a balanced side, a fact that, as they found out in the last edition, does not translate well to knockout football against the stronger sides. A runner-up spot in the group would present a tricky Round of 16 tie, but the quarter-final stage will probably be the limit of their involvement. https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/afcon-2023-nigeria-team-guide-key-players-lineup-prediction-2024010119510641369 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by atiku4President(m): 9:41am On Jan 02 |
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Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by TemplarLandry: 9:43am On Jan 02 |
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Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by robosky02(m): 9:45am On Jan 02 |
Let's go there all the updates before the AFCON will be here 1 Like |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by robosky02(m): 9:50am On Jan 02 |
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles camp opens in Abu Dhabi today The Super Eagles will begin preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (today). Majority of the 25 players named on the squad for the competition are expected to hit the Asian country from their different bases across Europe. The quartet of Samuel Chukwueze, Francis Uzoho, William Troost-EKong and Umar Sadiq will however link up with their teammates in camp on Wednesday after they were granted permission by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to play for their clubs today. The Super Eagles will spend one week in Abu Dhabi, where they are expected to perfect strategies ahead of the 2023 AFCON finals. Jose Peseiro’s side will return to Lagos on Wednesday, January 10, before traveling to Abidjan same day for the competition. The three-time African champions are drawn in Group A with hosts Cote d’Ivoire Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles will open their campaign against fellow West Africans, Equatorial Guinea at the Alssanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan on Sunday, January 14. Nigeria will come up against hosts Cote d’Ivoire at the same venue four days later. They will round up their group stage campaign against Guinea-Bissau on Monday, January 22. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by robosky02(m): 9:53am On Jan 02 |
Worry, Anxiety In Nigeria, As super eagles number 1 Francis Uzoho Is Set To Arrive Super Eagles UAE Camp Late The 25-year-old may arrive Super Eagles later than the initial 1st January 2024, date by CAF. Omonia Nicosia is in dire need of their senior experienced goalie as first choice goalkeeper is out injured. Reports say the Cypriot giants have written to the NFF so it forgive the shot-stopper's late arrival. The former Deportivo la Coruna safe-hands, is expected to man Super Eagles goal at the 2024 AFCON. 1 Like
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Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by money121(m): 9:58am On Jan 02 |
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Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by NobleSeed(m): 9:58am On Jan 02 |
Francis uzoho pls cut soap for me 😂 😂 After he's nonsense parformance them still call am? Time to make money on he's head once him dey goal post... a weaker team to score or win either half 😂 No cast the update ✅ 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by Occurstaem(m): 9:59am On Jan 02 |
I don't expect much from them. I'm sure I'm not the only person with that view. My own is that our own star boy - Osimhen - must not be disgraced. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by ablejesus26(m): 10:01am On Jan 02 |
atiku4President: You suppose buy medicine for heartache join am oo 28 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by planetx: 10:02am On Jan 02 |
robosky02:This guy again? Is it that the country cannot find another goalkeeper ni, what happened to the Okoye guy. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by GoodRocks: 10:02am On Jan 02 |
I'll rather watch Egypt play than to watch super chickens jumping up and down with their irrelevant back pass on the pitch. Super chickens will be knocked out ASAP , they won't even pass their group stage. No be super chickens again? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by bigdammyj: 10:02am On Jan 02 |
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Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by Forumites: 10:03am On Jan 02 |
It’s time to use only Fulani players so they can make Nigeria proud. All other tribes should step down for them. 3 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by ecolime(m): 10:03am On Jan 02 |
atiku4President: Another time for Permutation and Combination 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by drsteroid(m): 10:03am On Jan 02 |
We wish them all the best! My greatest fear is uzoho manning the goal post. He should have given the home based goalkeepers a chance. Obas of Bendel insurance and the remo stars goal keepers did fantastically well. Enyeama went to the world Cup as an enyimba player and did well against England in 2002 World Cup. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by HardBishop: 10:04am On Jan 02 |
the present super eagles are not disciplined in the field. easily tired and aren't tactical. just see the way man city are playing.... I really enjoyed their style of play 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by mrrandomguy: 10:04am On Jan 02 |
The Nigerian team I have seen can not qualify for the knockout stage. Those guys play like someone whose destinies have been destroyed by a woman with waist beads. 6 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by abobote: 10:04am On Jan 02 |
Not expecting much from them, especially with this coach. Going to watch their second match live 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by DDIA: 10:05am On Jan 02 |
Nigeria’s National football team is just like Nigerian girls. I don’t need to complete it Where is Mosdii? 1 Like |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by free2ryhme: 10:05am On Jan 02 |
robosky02: Waste of viewership Nigeria team wont survive group stage |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by MindOnMatters00(m): 10:06am On Jan 02 |
Occurstaem: Bro i also have the same view with you so you are not the only person. People should just expect less from them to avoid disappointment but still praise them if they do well. Remember to expect less. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by Adrian9(m): 10:06am On Jan 02 |
I seriously can't wait for Afcon. I just pray that we get it right this time. We have the greatest players. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by westlius(m): 10:06am On Jan 02 |
planetx:The guy said he won't play for Nija again 1 Like |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by HardBishop: 10:07am On Jan 02 |
Forumites: you mean them Ahmed Musa or babayaro... ? well I support your claims a little. the northerners are clinical and faster in action than the southern players 1 Like |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by jamesversion: 10:08am On Jan 02 |
ablejesus26: Arsenal fans know all about it. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by obawinner(m): 10:08am On Jan 02 |
We have a good team, quite frankly my major worry is our goal keeping department. It's a demoralizing, eyesores and leaves you with no room to give any optimism to our chances at Afcon. 2 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by KingLennon(m): 10:09am On Jan 02 |
With a good tactical coach, we should be winning this one. We need a good set-up plan cause we have the players to execute it. They should play Man.city's clips for them to watch everyday 5 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by Impregnable101: 10:09am On Jan 02 |
My fear, Francis ozoho. Dude's a basket in goal |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by EngrKemp: 10:09am On Jan 02 |
With uzoho as goal keeper, Nigeria can not sustain winning. Not even when a goal is a decider |
Re: AFCON 2023 Count Down: Nigeria – Team Guide, Key Players, Lineup, Prediction by oxygeng: 10:09am On Jan 02 |
atiku4President:No joy 2 Likes |
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