AFCON 2021 final round: Guinea Bissau v Nigeria – match facts
It would be a historic win for the Djurtus if they defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria later today. They also have a good chance to qualify to the round of 16 for the first time in their history of the competition.
Otherwise, it is the same story as 2017 and 2019 when they could not move past the group stage.
Though Nigeria are through the round of 16 already, they will aim to have a 100% record in this tournament.
This game is a must win for Guinea Bissau to get a chance to move to the next round, but it will be difficult to pass through Nigeria. to achieve that.
Match information
Group: D
Match
Guinea Bissau v Nigeria
Date
19 January 2022
Time
20:00 local time (19:00 GMT)
Venue
Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua
Guinea Bissau v Nigeria – match facts
The Super Eagles and the Djurtus will be meeting for the first time in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Guinea-Bissau are yet to win a single game in the Africa Cup of Nations since their debut in 2017. So far, they have lost five, draw three, win zero.
Guinea-Bissau are yet to put the ball in the back of the net in their last six AFCON games including their first two matches of this year’s competition. Failure to score a goal against Nigeria, will make them the first team not to score a goal in seven AFCON matches in the history of the tournament.
Player in focus: Taiwo Awoniyi, the Nigeria forward has attempted 9 shots in this edition of AFCON, more than any other Nigeria player in the last two games. He has also had more touches (14) in the 18-yard box against Egypt and Sudan – first two games.
