Nigeria vs Angola: Preview, Game Info, Where to Watch, Possible Lineup, Player to Watch

The African Cup of Nations favorites, Nigeria, will lock horns with high-flying Angola in the first quarterfinal match on Friday. Both teams had a tantalizing matchup in the round of 16, cruising in a comfortable winning style. Nigeria aims to get through to the semi-finals. Which of them will advance to the next round ?

Below, you will find match information, trends, team forms, injury reports, possible lineups, where to watch the match, and many more. 

The three-time AFCON winner, Nigeria, has been unbeaten in their African Cup of Nations, having won four matches and played a draw. The Super Eagles have won decent games against teams like the host nation, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, and Cameroon without conceding a goal. 

The Super Eagles cruised 2-0 past Cameroon in their last match, and they remain the hot favorites for the tournament to progress to the semifinals. Bet on Nigeria to win on 1XBet at 1.686 odds. 

Angola are looking to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history, but they could find it tough against a solid Nigeria team that is in great form in the AFCON tournament.

Angola recorded their first successful group stage match at the AFCON tournament, as they are on a three-match winning streak. Angola defeated tough opponents like Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Namibia and played a draw against Algeria.

However, it is notable to say that Angola have scored a goal in each of their AFCON matches, and we believe they will get a goal against the Super Eagles. Bet on Both Teams to Score on Bet365 at 2.62 odds.

• Stadium: Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
• Date: Friday, 02 February 2024
• Kick-off Time: 18:00 WAT

• Nigeria is undefeated in their last four games.
• Nigeria won the previous match against Angola in 2018, going through in extra time.
• Nigeria have successfully kept a clean sheet in their last three games.
• Nigeria have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 7 matches.
• Angola is undefeated in their last nine games.
• Angola have scored over 1.5 goals in their last three games.
• Nigeria and Angola have played a full-time draw in their last three matches.

Nigeria Predicted Starting 11 (4-4-3): Francis Uzoho (GK); Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong (C), Calvin Bassey; Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Zaidu Sanusi; Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen.

Angola Predicted Starting 11 (4-3-3): Antonio Signori (GK); Eddie Afonso, Kialonda Gaspar, Jonathan Buatu-Mananga, To Carneiro; Fredy (C), Show, Estrela, Gilberto; Mabululu, Gelson Dala.

The Super Eagles enter this contest with a clean slate in terms of suspensions. However, starting goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili suffered a late injury in their 2-0 win over Cameroon in the round of 16 and was subbed off after 80 minutes. He could be a doubt for the match.

Angola have no injury concerns heading into the quarterfinals, with all of their core squad fit and ready to enter the match. However, they will be without their starting goalkeeper, Neblu, who was sent off in their last game. Antonio Signori will start in his place in the game. 

Ademola Lookman, an Atalanta winger, was the standout player in Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the round of 16. He scored both goals. His pace as a winger and the combination of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen cruise past the opposing defense. You can bet on Lookman to score a goal at Anytime on Bet365 at 4.00 odds. 

Forward Gelson Dala has carried the creative burden for Angola at the AFCON, scoring four goals and providing one assist so far. Gelson Dala scored a brace for Angola against Mauritania to secure their first group stage win and also scored a brace in a must-win match against Namibia at the Knockout Stage. However, his goal-scoring form have been superb, and you can support Gelson Dala to score at Anytime on 1XBet at 5.50 odds.

TV channel: In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the match will be televised on Sky Sports, people in the United States, France, Australia, the Middle East and North Africa can follow the game live on BeIN Sports and CANAL+.

Fans in the Netherlands should tune in to ZIGGO Sport, 

Other notable channels include AfroSport, GTV, Supersports, ZIGGO Sport and so on.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app, DSTv app and website. You can also watch the match for free on your first trial at futbol.tv, Score808, Fanatiz, Csport.tv etc.

You can watch the match live on the following bookmakers when you register an account with them:

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