2023 African Games: Everything you need to know about winner-takes-all clash between Senegal and Nigeria
Published: March 15, 2024Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, face a crucial encounter today in the 2023 African Games as they take on Senegal in their final Group B fixture.
Both teams are vying for a spot in the knockout stages, making this a winner-takes-all clash to decide who will join Uganda in the semifinals.
With both teams needing a win to secure their place in the next round, this match promises to be a nail-biting affair.
The Flying Eagles will be looking to redeem themselves after their opening group stage defeat against Uganda, while Senegal will be bent on finishing the group on a high and respectable note at the expense of a Ladan Bosso led Flying Eagles side.
Head to head records
Tonight's meeting will be the fifth time both teams have squared up against each other. However, what makes this encounter a lot more intriguing is the fact that the two sides have the same amount of victories against each other in their previous four encounters prior to tonight's mouthwatering affair.
Key players
Nigeria - Daniel Daga, Daniel Bameyi, Sadiq Isiyaka.
Senegal - Prince Hally Gueye, Mamadou Lamine Sadio, Lamine Mbengue
Venue and kickoff time
Accra Sports Stadium at 21:00 WAT (9pm Nigerian time).
Where to watch
The match will be broadcast live on Ghana Broadcasting Corporation's YouTube page.
Expectations
Both teams need a win to secure a place in the knockout stages. The Flying Eagles will be looking to bounce back after their opening defeat to Uganda and will be buoyed by their win against South Sudan.
Senegal, meanwhile, will be smarting from the Flying Eagles' surprise loss to Uganda and will be determined to end the group stage on a high. This promises to be a tense and exciting encounter with a lot at stake.
Ejim Kaycee
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