The super eagle of Nigeria will lock it on tomorrow against swallows of Burundi in their first game of this year AFCON competition and it is really going to be an interesting one. Though this is the first Burundi is showing up in this competition while Nigeria on the other hand is showing up for the 18th time after winning the competition on 3 occasions. Super eagle are o e of the team people are really looking up to in this competition to go far, infact, they are one of the title contenders.
Burundi coming to this competition for the first time will also like to show the world reason why they deserve to be part of the party. Though much is not really expected from them but it is too early to rule them out of the competition.
Possible Line Up
Nigeria
Uzoho; Shehu, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Collins; Ndidi, Obi Mikel, Etebo; Iwobi; Musa, Ighalo
Burundi
Ndikumana; Nsabiyumva, Amissi, Nduwarugira, Moussa; Kamsoba, Ngandu, Bigirimana, Berahino; Razak, Duhayindavyi
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With a very close look of the probable line up of super eagle, Gernot Rohr has really named a very strong team for this competition with the likes of Musa, Iwobi, Ndidi and Mikel making the list to Egypt. These are experienced players who are playing in top clubs in Europe and are doing lretty well. The combination of Ekong and Balogun at the back also can make life unbearable for Burundi strikers.
Burundi after qualifying for the first time in this competition may also surprise everyone as well with the likes of Berahino in their line up, this is also an experience player who has played in the English premier league. Nigeria should also watch for Razak and Cedric Amis, both player scored 9 goals out of their 11 goal during the qualifier matches.
It's really going to be a match to watch at the Alexandria Stadium tomorrow as Nigeria will be proving to the whole world why they are still the giant of Africa and Burundi on the other end will try to make the best of their chance to be in the tournament.
Team Form
Nigeria - DDWWDL
Burundi - DDWDDL
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My Prediction (3-0)
Like seriously, I'm not expecting much from Burundi anyway because they are very much new to this tournament, so I will be giving it to the super eagle of Nigeria because they have a very strong side that can go far in the competition with a very experienced coach who has coached 4 Africa countries.
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