Nigeria 2, Angola 1: Nigerians Predict Winner of AFCON 2023 Quarterfinal Match

Nigeria 2, Angola 1: Nigerians Predict Winner of AFCON 2023 Quarterfinal Match

  • Nigerian football fans have had their say concerning the Super Eagles versus Angola match at AFCON 2023
  • This followed a social media post by Legit.ng, which had tons of comments in favour of the Super Eagles
  • The West African nation is looking to win her fourth continental title after doing it in 1980, 1994, and 2013

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering sports and football.

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - Football fans have predicted the outcome of the Nigeria versus Angola Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal match.

The fans disclosed their predictions in a Facebook post by Legit.ng on Friday, February 2.

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Nigeria plays Angola in the AFCON 2023 quarterfinals. Photo credit: @RidorAdeola
Source: Twitter

Netizens envisage Nigeria vs Angola AFCON match

If Nigeria defeats Angola and proceeds to win the AFCON 2023, it would be the fourth time the country would triumph in the prestigious tournament.

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Nsidibeobong Edem wrote:

Nigeria 2, Angola 1 Full time

Femi Gabriel commented:

Nigeria 3, Angola 1, Full time.

Aye Aminat wrote:

2:0 in favour of Nigeria

Julez Montes said:

"Nigeria 2, Angola 1. Good luck, Eagles."

Hilary Isaac wrote:

"Nigeria 1:0 Angola. Goodluck Super Eagles."

Chioma Vivian Orih Amadi wrote:

"Nigeria 2-0 Angola."

Abubakar Ibrahim Sarki commented:

"2-0, Nigeria will win."

Idris Wada wrote:

"A win for Nigeria InShaaAllah."

Legit.ng reports that the kick-off for the huge encounter is 6 pm Nigerian time.

Angola vs Nigeria: Expert's prediction

Speaking to Legit.ng, Babajide Olojede, a sports commentator, said the team that is most proficient up front would win the game.

He said:

"The match is one that will be decided by who can convert chances. Both teams have got decent players in each department, the game will however be decided on who can outscore.

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"The midfield battles between, and Freddy and Frank Onyeka will determine who will reign supreme."

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AFCON 2023: Nwabali joins Eagles' training session

Meanwhile, Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, joined his teammates in their full-session training on Tuesday, January 30.

The development is good news for many Nigerian football fans as Nwabali, 27, has looked assured in the four games he has kept at the ongoing AFCON 2023.

Going by a video from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) TV, shared by the former media officer of the Future Eagles, Adepoju Tobi Samuel, Nwabali is available for selection against the Palancas Negras.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.