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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be looking to make it three wins out of three when they take on Guinea-Bissau in Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon.

Nigeria progressed to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 victory against Sudan in Group D.

The Super Eagles also defeated Egypt in the first encounter, securing top spot in Group D and will face Guinea-Bissau in the final group match on Wednesday.

Guinea-Bissau will be looking to upset the three-time African champions with a victory that may secure its passage to the next round, given the result of the other group match between Egypt and Sudan.

A victory may also see Guinea-Bissau progress as one of the best third-placed teams in the groups.

Preview

Although Nigeria came to the tournament with many absentees and technical changes, the Super Eagles established themselves as one of the favourites with an outstanding performance in its first two matches.

A convincing victory against Egypt, followed by another against Sudan, ensured the Super Eagles qualified top of the group, regardless of the outcome of Wednesday’s match.

Super Eagles Interim Coach, Augustin Eguavoen, said Nigeria won’t take its foot off the pedal, while Assistant Captain, William Troost-Ekong, promised Nigerians that the team will make the country proud.

Nigeria tops Group D with six points from two games going into the last round of matches, while Egypt are in second place with three points from two games.

Guinea-Bissau are in third place with a point from two games, while Sudan are fourth with a point from two games.

Eguavoen said some of the players, who have not played any part in the competition so far will get the chance to show what they can do.

Players like Daniel Akpeyi, Peter Olayinka, Henry Onyekuru, Francis Uzoho, John Noble, Tyronne Ebuehi, Frank Onyeka, Jamilu Collins and Olisa Ndah are yet to feature in the tournament.

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Guinea-Bissau 
Guinea-Bissau are yet to score in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations despite attempting 16 shots in their two matches so far.

Overall, they have failed to score in their last six Africa Cup of Nations matches; no nation has ever gone seven straight games without a goal in the competition’s history.

Guinea-Bissau has not won in the eight matches it has played in the Africa Cup of Nations so far.

But a win in Garoua on Wednesday will be invaluable as it could mean Djurtus’ qualification for the next round, if the results go in their favour.

Guinea-Bissau suffered two blows in the last minutes of their group matches.

They missed a penalty against Sudan to settle for a goalless draw, then they thought that they scored the equaliser against Egypt, to which Mohamed Salah scored, but the video assistant referee (VAR) intervened to cancel the goal.

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Players and officials of Guinea-Bissau have promised to end Nigeria’s unbeaten run when they clash today in their last group match in Garoua.

Guinea-Bissau coach Baciro Cande (L)“The match will be difficult, but it is important to get three points if we are to continue competing,” Guinea-Bissau coach Baciro Cande said.

“We know Nigeria are a strong team, but we are well prepared, and we will play to win.

We have to believe in our ability and fight for what we believe in because this is football.

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Head to Head
This will be the first encounter between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Guinea-Bissau remain winless in their eight matches in the Africa Cup of Nations (D3 L5); only Benin (14), Mozambique (12) and Namibia (9) have played more games in the tournament without picking up a win.

Nigeria have won 11 of their last 13 Africa Cup of Nations matches (L2), including both in this year’s tournament so far.

They last won each of their opening three matches of an edition back in 2006.

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3′ Sadiq Umar is down on the ground after a challenge from the Guniea-Bissau defender.

Corner to Nigeria.

7′ Nwakali tries a long ball over the top towards Iwobi, but not enough on it and it’s headed away.

Nigeria look comfortable in possession, knocking it around in defence without too much pressure being put on them.

Ejuke brings down a long ball brilliantly, but he can’t beat his man.

KICK OFF!! Guinea-Bissau Vs Nigeria (LIVE UPDATES)