Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 29': Mamadu Baldé (Guinea-Bissau) Goal at 29'
- 45'+1': Jefferson Encada (Guinea-Bissau) Yellow Card at 46'
- 46': Paul Onuachu (Nigeria) Substitution at 46'
- 46': Moses Simon (Nigeria) Substitution at 46'
- 46': Toni Gomes (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 46'
- 52': Mamadu Baldé (Guinea-Bissau) Yellow Card at 52'
- 55': Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) Substitution at 55'
- 68': Frank Onyeka (Nigeria) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Jardel (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 76'
- 81': Jorginho (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Nanú (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 81'
- 87': Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) Substitution at 87'
Game Information
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Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3 | Comoros | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| +1 | Tunisia | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| 0 | Gambia | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| -4 | Madagascar | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Nigeria
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Francis Uzoho (GK) |
| 2 | Bright Osayi-Samuel |
| 3 | Zaidu Sanusi |
| 21 | Calvin Bassey |
| 5 | Kevin Akpoguma |
| 18 | Alex Iwobi |
| 20 | Ademola Lookman |
| 11 | Samuel Chukwueze |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 14 | Kelechi Iheanacho |
| 9 | Victor Osimhen |
Guinea-Bissau
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Mendes (GK) |
| 15 | Jefferson Encada  |
| 22 | Opa Sanganté |
| 2 | Fali Candé |
| 20 | Sori Mané |
| 8 | Alfa Semedo |
| 16 | Moreto Cassamá |
| 6 | Burá |
| 17 | Mama Baldé |
| 19 | Dálcio |
| 18 | Piqueti |
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