Date: Friday 2nd February, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Stadium Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Nigeria
Nigerians are anticipating the availability of Stanley Nwabali at the finals, as the goalkeeper is withdrawn after sustaining a severe injury after playing against Cameroon.
However, the Super Eagles trained without William Troost-Ekong on Monday and Tuesday, with the vice-captain troubled by the problem that kept him out of the final Group A game against Guinea-Bissau.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Aina, Iwobi, Onyeka, Sanusi; Lookman, Simon; Osimhen
Osimhen, Lookman and Moses Simon should play up top, as Peseiro is not expected to change tack in the competition’s quarters.
Angola
Apart from Mabululu and Dala, Fredy’s three assists have been pivotal for the Palancas Negras, while Gilberto poses a threat with his unpredictability.
Angola must do without the suspended Neblu, sent off after 17 minutes against Namibia for handling the ball outside his penalty area.
Angola possible starting lineup:
Signori; Afonso, Gaspar, Buatu-Mananga, Carneiro; Fredy, Snow, Estrela; Gilberto, Mabululu, Dala
