Mexico vs Nigeria: Mexico look to continue their unbeaten run when they go head-to-head against Nigeria in an international friendly fixture on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Mexico vs Nigeria
Venue: AT & T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Date: Sunday 29th May, 2022
Time: 05:38 AM IST
Live Link: https://t.co/bVvpXVF5E1
Preview
Mexico come into this clash after a goalless draw against Guatemala in a friendly clash last month.
This after enjoying a successful World Cup qualification campaign where they finished 2nd in their CONCACAF group to ensure a spot in the Qatar event later this year.
El Tri is unbeaten since November 2021 and look a confident unit. This is a chance for them to continue the momentum successfully.
On the other hand, Nigeria saw their dreams crash in March when they were knocked out of the WC Qualification campaign in their final clash against Ghana.
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After a 1-1 draw, Ghana qualified on away goals to send the Super Eagles packing. This was a damaging blow for them as they looked a quality side heading into the World Cup.
Now, Nigeria has to get back to basics as they have a run of friendly clashes before the AFCON Qualification race begins.
Super Eagles will be determined to get back to winning ways as they have been playing good football along the way.
These two sides last met in a friendly clash in July 2021, where Mexico won 4-0 led by a brace from Herrera and strikes from Mori and dos Santos.
Form Guide
Mexico: DWWDW
Nigeria: DDLWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Guatemala 0-0 Mexico
Nigeria 1-1 Ghana
Official: Nigeria’s @NGSuperEagles will face the El Tri of Mexico in an international friendly game on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/qJpTiEv96p
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) April 12, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Mexico vs Nigeria in India?
The match can be live streamed on either national team’s official social media handles.
Team News
Mori, Lozano and Angulo are out for the Mexico team due to injury.
Nigeria has no injury concerns ahead of this fixture with their team posing a strong 30-man squad.
Mexico possible 11:
Ochoa, Sanchez, Montes, Araujo, Gallardo, Herrera, Alvarez, Lainez, Vega, Corona and Jimenez
🇲🇽 ✈️ 🇶🇦
Congratulations to Mexico who sealed their spot at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ with a 2-0 win over El Salvador!
El Tri have now qualified for the last eight consecutive tournaments! 😎 #Qatar2022 #WCQ pic.twitter.com/1XkD7YrEZm
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) March 31, 2022
Nigeria possible 11:
Okoye, Aina, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Sanusi, Aribo, Etebo, Iwobi, Lookman, Simon and Dessers
Prediction: Mexico 2-1 Nigeria
Mexico is a team to watch out for as they have been playing quality football in recent times.
With qualification sealed and a host of good talent ready to showcase their skills, we see a quality match up here with the hosts winning it.
Nigeria looks to restore some pride but the difference in experience is where they lack and a reason we do not see them prevailing.
