Nigeria vs Central African Republic: Nigeria eye a hat-trick of wins when they face Central African Republic in the WC Qualifiers on Thursday.
Match Details:
Teams: Nigeria vs Central African Republic
Venue: Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria
Date: Thursday 7th October, 2021
Time: 09:30 PM IST
Live Link: FIFATV – YouTube
Preview
Nigeria will look to continue their winning start to the campaign when they face Central African Republic at home on Thursday.
The Super Eagles have flown away with successive wins in their first 2 matches of the Qualification campaign.
After an opening day home win over Liberia, Nigeria continued the good form with a 2-1 away win over Cape Verde last time out.
Osimhen and Santos’ own goal ensured a comeback win for the Super Eagles after Tavares gave the hosts a lead.
On the other hand, Central African Republic will be desperate to kick on after their 1-0 home loss to Liberia in their last match.
Sherman’s strike four minutes from time inflicted a first defeat of the competition and Cape Verde will be eager to turn things around.
Both sides are 1st and last in the points table with 6 and 1 points respectively.
Form Guide:
Nigeria: LDLWW
Central African Republic: LDLDL
🎥 Match Highlights: 🇨🇻 1-2 🇳🇬
A Nigerian comeback against Cape Verde lead puts the Super Eagles top of group C.
via @FIFAWorldCup | #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/OydL92rleX
— CAF (@CAF_Online) September 7, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Cape Verde 1-2 Nigeria
Central African Republic 0-1 Liberia
🎥 Match Highlights: 🇱🇷 1-0 🇨🇫
Liberia grab all three points vs. Central African Republic in the battle for a #WorldCup ticket. 🌟
via @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/7Meytpom0s
— CAF (@CAF_Online) September 6, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Central African Republic vs Liberia in India?
The match is live streamed on the FIFA TV Channel on YouTube with the link mentioned above while it can also be viewed on either team’s social media handles.
Team News
Maja, Micheal, Etebo, Ndidi and Chukwueze are ruled out for the hosts due to injuries while Iwobi’s knock makes him a doubt.
For the visitors; Zahibo is the sole absentee ahead of this clash.
Nigeria possible 11:
Okoye, Collins, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Aina, Onyeka, Aribo, Bonke, Simon, Iheanacho and Osimhen
Central African Republic possible 11:
Samolah, Cyr, Ndobe, Guinari, Yangao, Jerede, Naimathe, Urie, Toropite, Namnganda and Georgino
Prediction: Nigeria 2-0 Central African Republic
Nigeria is in fine form ahead of this own with their attackers firing on all cylinders. The likes of Iheanacho and Osimhen will be hot favourites to continue their stellar form.
Meanwhile, Central African Republic are yet to win in this campaign and are also winless in their last 5 matches. The lack of quality speaks for itself.
Hence, Nigeria is expected to win this one comfortably.
