In a pre-AFCON friendly held in Abu Dhabi, the Super Eagles of Nigeria faced a setback as they were handed a 2-0 defeat by Guinea. The match, just days before the AFCON kick-off, has raised concerns about Nigeria’s readiness for the upcoming tournament.

Despite featuring a strong lineup, with William Troost-Ekong leading the side and Stanley Nwabali in goal, Nigeria found themselves trailing early in the game. Guinea’s Aguibou Camara netted in the 14th minute, setting the tone for a challenging encounter.

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An opportunity to level the score came when Sadiq Umar was fouled in the box, earning Nigeria a penalty. However, Simon Moses’ spot kick was saved by the Guinean goalkeeper, leaving the Super Eagles trailing at halftime.

Guinea extended their lead in the 64th minute with a goal from Facinet Conté, compounding Nigeria’s woes. Despite efforts to rally for an equalizer, the Super Eagles couldn’t overcome their fellow West Africans.

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This defeat follows the Super Eagles’ impressive 12-0 win against a Dubai-based club in another friendly tie. As the team returns home, they are set to be honored by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State in a send-forth ceremony. The 25 players and officials will then head to Cote d’Ivoire for the AFCON competition, beginning on Saturday.

Nigeria, winners of the 2013 tournament, is placed in Group A alongside the host nation, Guinea-Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea. Their quest for a fourth continental title starts on Sunday, January 14th, 2023, with a challenging match against Equatorial Guinea.

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