The News Agency of Nigeria of Nigeria reports that Sunday’s game between Nigeria and Tunisia will take place at the Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua, Cameroon from 8 p.m.
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Eguavoen led the Nigerian side to an emphatic nine points in Group D, just as Nigeria were the only side that claimed maximum points to go through to the next round of the competition.
Eguavoen said this after the 2-0 bashing of the Wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau by the Super Eagles in Cameroon on Wednesday.
Eguavoen retained only three players who played the first two group matches in his starting line up for this evening
The usual suspects are; Stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, while others are starting first time since they began their campaign in Cameroon.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Nigeria which currently top the group and have secured qualification for the next round just need a draw to cement their top position.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that he was cleared by the medical team after recovering from an ankle injury.
The coach said this at a press conference after Nigeria booked a spot in the second round with a comfortable 3-1 win over their hapless Sudanese counterpart.
The Nigerian lads went straight to business, as mercurial midfielder Samuel Chukwueze scored three minutes from kick off
The match against the Sudanese will be the second for the Super Eagles in Group D, having won the first by a lone goal against Egypt
Eguavoen made the promise during the pre-match conference Friday, noting that the Sudanese side were not pushovers
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Super Eagles had their last training session at the practice pitch of the Roumdé Adjia Stadium in Garoua on Friday before their game against Sudan on Saturday.
Eguavoen gave this assurance in a chat with NFF media crew on Thursday.
The President strongly believes, like millions of football-loving Nigerians, that the spectacular outing in Garoua, Cameroon is a foretaste of what to expect from the dedicated team as they square up against other opponents in the tournament.
In post match interview, Eguavoen said the Nigerian made sure the Egyptian danger man do not get the needed supplies to wreak havoc in the day.
The 20-minute loan goal from versatile Kelechi Ihenacho who skillfully converted into a goal from another team mate, after a defensive flaw by Mohammad Salah led team.
The FIFA Under 17 winner will be supported by Leicester’s Kelechi Iheanacho in their quest for maximum three points in the Group D opener
Eguavoen, who leads Nigeria from the bench, was involved in that cagey affair in the cold of central Tunis, but envisages that there will be nothing cagey about Tuesday’s game.
The Ibrox defender withdrew from the Super Eagles of Nigeria squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
The Napoli striker was initially ruled out of the AFCON after sustaining serious facial injuries in late November.