AFCON 2023 has now reached the quarter-final stage, and the first match of the round will see Nigeria vs Angola. The game is set to kick off on Friday night, on the 2nd of February, and many Kenyan sports lovers want to bet on the fixture. Indeed, it’s going to be a tough one, as both The Super Eagles and The Black Sable Antelopes have reason to fight for a place in the semi-finals. Nigeria are looking to lift the trophy for the first time since 2013, while Angola has never reached the semi-finals in their history. If you want to bet on the fixtures, you’re on the right page. Read on to find out our analysis and Nigeria vs Angola betting tips for Kenya sports fans.
Nigeria vs Angola Match Details
General
Details
- Date: 02/02/2024
- Time: 20:00h
- Stadium: Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny
- Where to watch: KBC Channel 1, Y254, KBC online platforms
- Ticket info: 1,300 Ksh to 3,900 Ksh
Nigeria Lineup
(Predicted)
- Nwabali, Stanley
- Aina, Ola
- Ajayi, Semi
- Bassey, Calvin
- Sanusi, Zaidu
- Lookman, Ademola
- Onyeka, Frank
- Iwobi, Alex
- Osayi-Samuel, Bright
- Simon, Moses
- Osimhen, Victor
Angola Lineup
(Predicted)
- Neblu
- Afonso, Eddie
- Gaspar, Kialonda
- Buatu, Jonathan
- Fortuna, Nurio
- Fredy
- Show
- Paulo Lameira, Valdmiro
- Dala, Gelson
- Mabululu
- Gilbert
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Nigeria vs Angola Recent Results & Performances
Nigeria and Angola are both unbeaten so far in the AFCON 2023 tournament. The Super Eagles won two of their group matches against Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau and drew their first match against Equatorial Guinea. At the end of the group stage, they finished second on the table behind Equatorial Guinea. Nigeria put up a much better performance against Cameroon in the round of 16, winning by two goals to nil to reach the quarter-finals.
Angola has had the same impressive record since match day one. The team drew their first match against Algeria and won against Burkina Faso and Mauritania. The Black Sable Antelopes finished first position in their group, to the surprise of many football fans. Most Kenya football predictions for the Angolan team were that they’d finish second at best — behind Algeria. Things were relatively easy for the side in the round of 16 as they were paired against Namibia. The match ended in a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Head-to-Head Historical Analysis
Not much football history exists between The Super Eagles and The Black Sable Antelopes. There have been just two Nigeria vs Angola fixtures, in 2008 and 2018 — 10 years apart. Hence, the AFCON quarter-finals on Friday night is the third time both teams will meet on the pitch.
The first match between Angola and Nigeria was in the FIFA World Cup qualification playoffs, and it was a 1-1 draw. On the second occasion, The Super Eagles emerged victorious by two goals to one after 90 minutes. Since it’s just two games, and the last was over seven years ago, the H2H analysis will have less impact on our Nigeria vs Angola betting tips for Kenyan sports fans.
Key Factors Influencing the Match
Along with our Nigeria vs Angola football predictions, we’ve also identified key factors that can determine the match’s outcome. Check them out below.
Fitness and Injury
In Nigeria’s last match against Cameroon, the goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was carried out on a stretcher after he picked up an injury. The player has been instrumental in The Super Eagles’ success so far, as he has a good understanding of his defense. His replacement, Francis Uzoho, doesn’t appear to be a favorite of the fans. If Nwabali doesn’t recover and misses the match against Angola, it’ll be a big blow to the Nigerian defense.
Nevertheless, recent updates from The Super Eagles camp confirm that the player has been progressing, and the chances of him making it to the starting 11 are high. In contrast, The Black Sable Antelopes don’t have any major injuries, and all players will be fully ready for the Nigeria vs Angola fixture.
Records at Stake
Many Kenya sports fans will easily pick Nigeria over Angola as the team that has contributed more to African football history. That’s valid, as The Super Eagles have lifted the AFCON trophy on three occasions, much more recently in 2013. Angola, however, has not won the continental cup in their history. Their best was reaching the quarterfinals twice, in 2008 and 2018.
The Black Sable Antelopes have once again reached the quarterfinals in the 2023 version, and the current players will be looking to set a record by reaching the semi-finals for the first time. Even if they don’t get the gold medal in the end, achieving semifinals means they have a shot at landing silver or bronze — and that would be a huge achievement.
Squad Quality
The majority of football predictions highlight the Nigerian team to win the match against Angola, and one top reason is their squad quality. Without any argument, Nigeria currently has the best squad in Africa on paper. The team boasts globally renowned players who play for top European clubs. On the contrary, no player in the Angolan starting eleven players for a top European club. Besides, the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, wears the jersey of The Super Eagles.
To further illustrate, Nigeria is ranked at 42 in the FIFA world rankings, while Angola is at 117. There’s a 75-rank gap between both teams, which indicates just how much they vary in terms of quality. From our football predictions for Kenyan bettors, The Super Eagles can easily emerge victors if their tactical setup is on point and the players give their best. However, the Angolan team is not one to underestimate, as they’ve shown since the start of the tournament.
Betting Tips
From our detailed analysis, we now present our top Nigeria vs Angola betting tips to aid you as you place your bets with Kenyan bookmakers:
Betting Odds
Here are the average odds available at top Kenya betting sites for Nigeria vs Angola:
Nigeria to Win: 1.60 | Draw: 3.44 | Angola to Win: 6.34
The above odds show that bookmakers essentially rule out an Angola win, with a figure as high as 6.34. Notably, the odds reflect 2x more probability of the match ending in a draw than Angola winning. Hence, it corroborates our number one betting tip that Nigeria wins or draws.
Considering direct qualification, the variance is even more notable. Check out the average odds from Kenyan bookmakers for the market:
Nigeria to qualify: 1.31 | Angola to qualify: 3.60
The qualification market odds further highlight The Super Eagles as the team with the upper hand for the Nigeria vs Angola fixture.
Final Thoughts on the Match
We recognize that bettors can make better decisions with the correct information. That’s why we regularly provide football predictions with detailed analysis. So, you can follow our Nigeria vs Angola betting tips for Kenya sports fans if you want to wager on the upcoming quarterfinal match. However, note that the tips don’t guarantee 100% accuracy and are solely predictions based on analysis. We advise gambling responsibly as you pick your odds on Kenya betting sites.
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