Nigeria Vs Madagascar set for last group match at Afcon 2019
Madagascar vs Nigeria is set to hold at the Alexandria Stadium in one of Group B final games - Nigeria defeated Burundi and Guinea by 1-0 respectively to qualify into the round of 16 - Madagascar have four points following their impressive result against Burundi and Guinea Madagascar vs Nigeria will determine who finishes top of Group B as the two sides are unbeaten in their first two games. The Super Eagles defeated Burundi and Guinea with the same 1-0 margin which puts them top with six points. On the other hand, Madagascar drew 1-1 with the Syli Stars and defeated the Swallows 1-0 in their second game giving have four points in total.
The three-time African champions who have already ensured their place in the next round will be looking to continue their perfect record in the group. A draw for the tournament debutants will go also book their place in the round of 16 even if they lose to Nigeria. Gernot Rohr is expected to make changes in his squad as captain John Mikel Obi, Samuel Chukwueze and Paul Onuachu could return to the starting XI. Both countries have met five times and Nigeria have won four, drawn one, as Madagascar are yet to score a goal against the Super Eagles.
Madagascar: Adrien; Metanire, Razakanantenaina, Fontaine, Mombris; Andriamahitsinoro; Nomenjanahary, Ilaimaharitra; Andrianantenaina, Amada; Andriatsima Nigeria: Akpeyi; Awaziem, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Aina; Mikel, Etebo; Simon, Iwobi, Musa; Onuachu Date: Sunday, June 30 Time: 5pm (Nigerian time) Venue: Alexandria Stadium, Egypt Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Mohamed Salah did not know he was a huge admirer of some DR Congo players as they had a post-game selfie with the Egyptian striker. The 26-year-old opened his account in the AFCON tournament with a sublime goal and assisted another as the Pharaoh's won by 2-0.
The three-time African champions who have already ensured their place in the next round will be looking to continue their perfect record in the group. A draw for the tournament debutants will go also book their place in the round of 16 even if they lose to Nigeria. Gernot Rohr is expected to make changes in his squad as captain John Mikel Obi, Samuel Chukwueze and Paul Onuachu could return to the starting XI. Both countries have met five times and Nigeria have won four, drawn one, as Madagascar are yet to score a goal against the Super Eagles.
Madagascar: Adrien; Metanire, Razakanantenaina, Fontaine, Mombris; Andriamahitsinoro; Nomenjanahary, Ilaimaharitra; Andrianantenaina, Amada; Andriatsima Nigeria: Akpeyi; Awaziem, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Aina; Mikel, Etebo; Simon, Iwobi, Musa; Onuachu Date: Sunday, June 30 Time: 5pm (Nigerian time) Venue: Alexandria Stadium, Egypt Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Mohamed Salah did not know he was a huge admirer of some DR Congo players as they had a post-game selfie with the Egyptian striker. The 26-year-old opened his account in the AFCON tournament with a sublime goal and assisted another as the Pharaoh's won by 2-0.
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