The quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations will kick off with a match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Angola's Black Sable Antelopes at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Thursday evening. Nigeria has had a commendable tournament so far and aims to advance to the semifinals by overcoming Angola. However, Angola has shown impressive form in the AFCON and could pose a challenge to Nigeria's aspirations with a potential upset victory.
Well, in today's article, I will be sharing Nigeria's strongest possible lineup to play their next crucial AFCON encounter against Angola. Let's take a look.
3-4-3 Formation.
Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali.
Previous concerns about Stanley Nwabali's fitness were cleared yesterday after he was spotted in training for the Super Eagles ahead of this game against Angola. The Chippa United Shot-Stopper will be expected to mount the goalpost once again for the Super Eagles in this crucial game of football.
Centre-Backs: Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, and Calvin Bassey.
The solid defensive trio involving Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, and Calvin Bassey will most likely carry on for the Super Eagles in this game against Angola.
Full-Backs: Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi.
Zaidu Sanusi's performance at the AFCON hasn't been impressive for Nigeria. I will suggest Bruno Onyemaechi take his position in the left-back area while Ola Aina plays from the right.
Midfielders: Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi.
Frank Onyeka will be the defensive-minded player in the middle of the park for Nigeria while Alex Iwobi focuses more on orchestrating the team's attacks from that position against Angola.
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho.
I believe it's high time Kelechi Iheanacho plays in the right-wing position for the Super Eagles alongside Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
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