The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-0 in a friendly game on Monday against Guinea as part of the buid-up for the 2023 African Cup of Nations scheduled to start on the 13th of February in Cote d’Ivoire. This came hours after the Eagles thrashed a Dubai Club 12-0.
The friendly match was played at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The official X page of the Super Eagles, which gave timely updates on the match, noted that Guinea scored the first goal in the 14th minute of the game.
“14’ Nigeria concedes! NGA 0-1 GUI,” they wrote.
Furthermore, a penalty was awarded to Nigeria in the 19th minute. “19’ Penalty awarded to Nigeria as Umar is hacked down.”
“20’ Penalty Missed! Guinean goalie denies Simon a goal from the penalty spot,” the live update noted.
Eagles struggled to equalise as the first half ended 1-0, in favour of Guinea.
“64’ Nigeria concedes a second goal,” the update added.
The game ended 2-0 as Nigeria lost to Guinea in their first pre-AFCON friendly against Guinea.
The Eagles will face Equatorial Guinea in their first Group A match on January 14, before facing host nation Ivory Coast four days later. On January 22, they will play Guinea Bissau in their final group A encounter.
Guinea is also in a difficult group at this year’s AFCON, alongside Cameroon, Gambia, and defending champions Senegal.
