Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: Possible XI, kick-off time, venue, h2h, TV channel, Livestream as Super Eagles ambush Leone Stars
Nigeria will face Sierra Leone in the first Group A match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign later this evening (June 9th).
Twenty-seven of Nigeria’s best players have been in Abuja with the Super Eagles, and head coach Jose Peseiro is expected to name his strongest starting lineup against the Leone Stars.
Sierra Leone is not to be underestimated, despite being ranked 108th in the FIFA world rankings, 78 spots behind Nigeria (30th).
The Leone Stars’ last trip to Nigeria saw them come back from a 4-0 deficit to force a 4-4 draw in Benin, which was crucial in securing their spot at the last AFCON in Cameroon.
How to watch Nigeria vs Sierra Leone
You can watch the 2023 AFCONQ on SuperSport DStv, and the Super Eagles vs Leon Stars clash will be available to stream live on the DSTV Now App and on TV on the SuperSport Channel 209.
Live blog: Follow all of the action with Sport’s dedicated match blog. KemiFilani.ng will be providing updates.
Kick-off Time and Venue
The game will be played at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja at about 5pm Nigerian time.
Possible lineup
Goalkeeper: Francis Uzoho
Defenders: Awaziem (RB), Troost-Ekong (CB), Ajayi (CB), Bassey (LB)
Midfielders: Chukwueze (RW), Etebo (CM), Aribo (CM), Iwobi (LW)
Strikers: Osimhen (CF), Sadiq (SS)
Head-to-head
Nigeria has a better head-to-head record against Sierra Leone, having lost only twice in 16 matches against their West African neighbors.
The Super Eagles (30th) are a tower above the Leone Stars, with nine wins and 78 places ahead of them in the FIFA rankings.
The Super Eagles, on the other hand, have only drawn their last two games against Sierra Leone.
The two teams played to a thrilling 4-4 draw at Benin’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium before settling for a stalemate in Freetown in November 2020.
