Nigeria vs Sao Tome and Principe, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Nigeria
  • 13': Victor Osimhen
  • 27': Ademola Lookman
  • 51': Taiwo Awoniyi
  • 69': Victor Osimhen (P)
  • 79': Victor Osimhen
  • 84': Samuel Chukwueze
FT
6 - 0
Sao Tome and Principe

    About

    Nigeria are hosting Sao Tome and Principe at , , , starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

    Game Information

    Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

    Venue:
    Location: ,

    AFCON Qualifying Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Morocco 2 +4 6
    2 Gabon 2 0 3
    3 Niger 2 -1 3
    4 Lesotho 2 -3 0
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    NGA Nigeria

    No. Name
    34 Ola Aina
    70 Bruno Onyemaechi
    6 Semi Ajayi
    14 Kelechi Iheanacho
    15 Frank Onyeka
    9 Victor Osimhen
    25 Wilfred Ndidi
    23 Francis Uzoho
    11 Ademola Lookman
    9 Taiwo Awoniyi
    3 Calvin Bassey
    Nigeria Substitutes:
    Adabayo Adeley, William Troost-Ekong, Jordan Torunarigha, Raphael Onyedika, Victor Boniface, Olorunleke Ojo, Tyronne Ebuehi, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Joe Aribo, Jamilu Collins.

    STP Sao Tome and Principe

    No. Name
    6 Aldair
    9 Luís Leal
    Denilson Silva
    Lúcio Oliveira
    Gué
    Ronaldo Silva
    Ronaldo Afonso
    Adjakson Ramos Yellow Card
    7 Marco Paulo
    21 Rogério Fernandes
    Ricardo Fernandes
    Sao Tome and Principe Substitutes:
    Edmílson Viegas, Elias Varela, Auleocárcio, Adjeil Neves, Eba Viegas, Luis Selemane, Geoxking Alegre.

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