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November 2, 2024
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2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON): Nigeria’s Super Eagles faces Equatorial Guinea’s National Thunder today

Nigeria, the three-time African champions open their campaign against Equatorial Guinea in Abidjan today at 3pm local time with a team spearheaded by African footballer of the year, Victor Osimhen.

In the Group opener, the tournament host, Cote d’ Ivoire
opened proceedings with a 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau in Abidjan on Saturday.

Saturday victory is a major step up for the hosts, whose second Group A match in Abidjan on Thursday is against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

Nigeria will also face Guinea-Bissau and will have the chance to avenge the 1-0 defeat in a World Cup qualifying match in Abuja.

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