Afrigather Nigeria will play their second pleasant in October after they sq. off in opposition to Mozambique on the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira on Monday.
The Tremendous Eagles continued making ready for subsequent month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after they traded tackles with Saudi Arabia on the Estadio Municipal De Portimao on Friday.
Each groups performed an exciting 2-2 draw, however Nigeria would really feel they missed the possibility to file their first-ever win over the Inexperienced Falcons.
After failing to transform quite a few possibilities within the first half, Nigeria fell behind on the hour mark. However Jose Peseiro’s males scored two objectives in eight minutes to grab the benefit within the encounter.
The Tremendous Eagles couldn’t maintain on for the win, although, as Saudi Arabia netted a late equaliser through a deflected free-kick.
In Mozambique, Nigeria will face a difficult opponent who’re in the course of a optimistic patch of type.
The Mambas have averted defeat in six of their final seven matches, together with wins over Rwanda, Mauritius, and the Benin Republic.
Additionally on Friday, Mozambique have been pressured to a 1-1 draw by Angola, and the East African nation will need to go one step higher after they lock horns with Nigeria on Monday.
Nigeria and Mozambique have certified for the 2023 Africa Nations Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, and each groups will look to check the extent of their preparations for the match.
Head-to-head
Mozambique and Nigeria are assembly for the primary time since January 2014, when the Tremendous Eagles CHAN group recorded a 4-2 victory within the Africa Nations Championship.
Apart from that, the Tremendous Eagles have met the Mambas 4 occasions, profitable three and drawing one, with 5 objectives scored and none conceded throughout all competitions.
The final pleasant match between the 2 international locations got here in August 1999, when Gabriel Okolosi’s purpose gave Nigeria a 0-1 win in Maputo.
Group information
Victor Osimhen will seemingly miss the pleasant with Mozambique because the Napoli striker picked up a knock within the second half of the sport in opposition to Saudi Arabia.
Kelechi Iheanacho, who scored Nigeria’s second purpose on Friday, is also unavailable as he has reportedly left camp early for household causes.
Head coach Jose Peseiro can be anticipated to rejig his beginning lineup following the less-than-impressive performances of some gamers.
Hapoel Jerusalem star Adebayo Adeleye might are available for goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, who was at fault for the primary purpose Nigeria conceded in opposition to the Saudi Arabians.
Nantes star Moses Simon impressed after approaching as an alternative three days in the past, and he may very well be most popular to Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman.
Fernabahce fully-back Vivid Osayi-Samuel might change Tyronne Ebuehi within the beginning lineup, whereas OGC Good ace Terem Moffi might companion Victor Boniface within the assault.
Coach Peseiro can unleash Actual Sociedad ahead Umar Sadiq from the bench.
Nigeria’s attainable beginning lineup: Adeleye; Onyemaechi, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel; Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon; Boniface, Moffi.
Mozambique’s attainable beginning lineup:
Fasistencio; Langa, Nene, Dove, Domingos; Guima, Amadu; Witi; Catamo, Gilfo, Ratifo.
Match particulars
Recreation: Nigeria vs Mozambique
Competitors: Worldwide pleasant
Venue: Estádio Municipal de Albufeira, Portugal
Date: Monday, October 16, 2023
Kickoff time: 4 pm (native time)
What’s subsequent?
Nigeria will return to aggressive motion on November 13 after they tackle Lesotho of their Group C opener of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, one week earlier than taking over Zimbabwe within the second group outing.
In Group G, Mozambique will sq. off in opposition to Botswana and Angola.
