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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have released their starting lineup to face Guinea-Bissau today, seeking at least a draw to advance from Africa Cup of Nations Group A.
Peseiro is sticking with the same 3-4-3 lineup that he adopted against Cote d’Ivoire in the last match, reports The PUNCH. Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria live is playing right now at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium.
Stanley Nwabali of Chippa United maintains his starting position in goal following two strong performances against Cote d’Ivoire and Equatorial Guinea.
Ola Aina moves to left wing-back, and Bright Osayi-Samuel, a right-back, starts the competition for the first time.
Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi pair in central defence by Kenneth Omeruo.
Joe Aribo and Frank Onyeka play in the middle of the pitch.
Victor Osimhen is spearheading the attack, with Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze serving as the two wingers.
Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria live XI
23. Nwabali
22. Omeruo
6. Ajayi
21. Bassey
2. Aina
8. Onyeka
10. Aribo
12. Osayi-Samuel
15. Simon
11. Chukwueze
9. Osimhen
The match kicked off at 6pm (Nigerian time).
LIVE UPDATE
KICK OFF
1′ Simon kicks the ball to start the match.
2′ Great start for Nigeria, who are pressing on Guinea-Bissau’s defence. Osimehn with a low shot that goes wide, but the call, however, is offside.
5′ Guinea-Bissau has found their feet as they retain possession in the last minute, knocking the ball to and fro. Nigeria on White, Guinea-Bissau on red.
6′ A shot from Guinea-Bissau is on target, but an easy save for Nwabali.
9′ Nigeria struggle to hold the ball, as Guinea-Bissau is retaining all the possession in the last 3 minutes.t
12′ Guinea-Bissau breaks Nigeria’s midfield set up and launches a shot, the ball goes wide, but it is the start of something promising for Guinea-Bissau.
14′ Onyeka forces a corner, but nothing productive comes afterwards.
16′ Nigeria begin to mount pressure, but no way through, Osimhen attempts a header after a cross, but the call is offside.
20′ Chukwueze sets up Osimhen, who sets up for the Nigerian attacker who shots but is blocked.
21′ Guinea-Bissau reply Nigeria with a series of attack as they get their first corner which sees no touch in the box. Goalkick for Nigeria.
24′ long throw into the Guinea-Bissau box, but nothing comes out of it. Goalkick for Guinea-Bissau.
25′ Nigerua starts an attack but a woeful cross from Osayi is headed away by the Guinea-Bissau defender. freekick for Nigeria.
28′ Chukwueze attempts a shot, but it meets a defender, he appeals for handball, but not given.
30′ Water break
33′ Guinea-Bissau with a dangerous attack, but the Nigerian defence cover up for their lapses, Goalkick Nigeria.
35′ Guinea-Bissau knocking on the door to Nwabali’s post, but nothing yet.
37′ GOALLLL NIGERIA!!!, own goal by O. Sangante after a dangerous pass from Moses Simon.
38′ Play continues, Super Eagles begin to look more comfortable and confident, hope not lost for Guinea-Bissau as they draw their defence line.
It’s half time. Nigeria 1, Guinea 0.
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