AFCON 2021: Nigeria Dominates as the Only Nation to Win All Group Games
Coach of the Super Eagles took another tactical approach in the formation of the team by making eight changes to the side that beat Sudan to seal their last-16 place.
The Super Eagles Starting XI against Guinea goes thus:
23. Francis Uzoho GK
21. Tyronne Ebuehi, RB
6. Semi Ajayi, CB
5. William Troost Ekong, (C) CB
3. Jamilu Collins, LB
4. Wilfred Ndidi, DM
25. Kelechi Nwakali, CM
18. Alex Iwobi, RM
13. Chidera Ejuke, LM
14. Kelechi Iheanacho, CF
24. Sadiq Umar, CF
Umar Sadiq scored the first goal after several lost attempt, shortly after the first half break, through a creative cross from striker partner Kelechi Iheanacho.
The second goal for the Super Eagles came from Captain, William Troost-Ekong as he tapped into an empty net after a beautiful foot work by Moses Simon, keeping the Guinea defenders to their toes.
Though Nigeria had already topped Group D and knew their round of 16 clash on Sunday would be in Garoua, where they have played all their games so far but the need to maintain their dominance as the top of the group and also the only country to win all three group games is of no mean importance.
As it stands, the best third-placed sides either from Group B, E or F will face Nigeria in their next encounter but that will be determine on Thursday.
Nigeria and Egypt are the first and second in Group D to progress to the next stage of the tournament with 9 and 6 Points respectively.
Cameroon and Burkina Faso are the first and second to qualify in Group A with 7 and 4 Points respectively.
Senegal and Guinea are the first and second in Group B with 5 and 4 Points respectively.
Morocco and Gabon are the first and second in Group C with 7 and 5 Points respectively.
Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea are the first and second in Group E with 4 and 3 Points respectively.
Gambia and Mali are the first and second in Group F with 4 Points each.
