Nigeria started their AFCON journey with an impressive 1-0 win over Egypt. However, Sudan could only fashion a 0-0 draw against Guinea-Bissau in their opening match. A win today will see Nigeria all but guarantee a place in the Knockout rounds of AFCON 2022.
Austin Eguavoen’s side are the favorites and are also expected to beat the 33rd ranked team in Africa convincingly today.
Nigeria v Sudan H2H
Nigeria have faced Sudan 14 times. Since their first meeting in 1963, Sudan have only beaten Nigeria twice. Nigeria have also beaten Sudan eight times and there have been four draws. The Super Eagles are also heavily backed to make it 9 wins from 15 meetings with the Falcons of Jedaine.
The last meeting was at the 2018 AFCON tournament where Nigeria defeated Sudan 1-0.
Possible Lineups
NIGERIA
Maduka Okoye
Ola Aina
Troost Ekong
Omeruo
Zaidu Sanusi
Samuel Chukwueze
Alex Iwobi
Ndidi
Moses Simon
Kelechi Iheanacho
Taiwo Awoniyi
SUDAN
Ali Abu-Eshrein
Mustafa Elfadni
Salaheldin Nemer
Mustafa Mohamed
Mazin Mohamedein
Gumaa Abas
Walieldin Khidir
Mohamed Alrashed Mohamoud
Abdelrazig Omer
Yasin Hamed
Mohamed Abel-Rahman
Sudan could only get a draw against Guinea-Bissau thanks to their goalkeeper Ali Abu-Eshrein who saved a penalty from Guinea-Bissau`s Pele. However, Nigeria looked comfortable against Egypt.
The only positive result for Nigeria will be a convincing victory. Also, after their performance against Egypt, The Super Eagles will hope to send another message to their rivals by dispatching Sudan convincingly. There have not been too many goals at this tournament, hopefully Nigeria can score more than once against Sudan today in Garoua.
However, The more realistic aim for Sudan will be a draw. Beating Nigeria is not impossible, but the Falcons of Jedaine will be hoping to keep it tight at the back and frustrate the Super Eagles, it will be an interesting match-up.
Prediction – Sudan might try to defend deep, However, it should be an easy win for The Super Eagles of Nigeria.
