The lineup and tactics for the 2023 AFCON quarter-finals clash between Nigeria and Angola, scheduled for Friday, February 2, at 6 p.m., have been revealed for the Super Eagles.
Coach Jose Peseiro plans to maintain the successful 3-4-3 formation that brought victories in the previous matches against Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, and Cameroon. Initially starting with a 4-3-3 formation in the opening game against Equatorial Guinea, the coach made a strategic shift after a 1-1 draw, leading to improved performance and subsequent wins.
Ahead of the 2023 AFCON quarter-finals clash between Nigeria and Angola on Friday, February 2, at 6 p.m., the Super Eagles’ lineup and tactics have been disclosed, featuring coach Jose Peseiro’s strategic decisions.
Maintaining continuity from the round of 16 clash against Cameroon, Peseiro plans to adhere to the successful 3-4-3 formation that secured victories over Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, and Cameroon.
Initially starting with a 4-3-3 formation in the tournament’s kickoff against Equatorial Guinea, resulting in a 1-1 draw, Peseiro adapted by switching to the 3-4-3 formation for subsequent matches, leading to improved outcomes.
The same formation is set to be employed against Angola at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. Barring unforeseen circumstances or fitness issues, Stanley Nwabali has been confirmed fit to play in goal.
The defensive lineup features vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, and Calvin Bassey, while Ola Aina and Zaidu Sanusi take up the right and left-wing back positions to maintain a solid defense.
In midfield, the irreplaceable partnership of Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi persists. Napoli striker Victor Osimhen leads the attack alongside Ademola Lookman of Atalanta and Moses Simon of Nantes. The team is poised for the crucial quarter-final encounter against Angola under Peseiro’s strategic direction.
