The Nigeria vs. Sao Tome game will see the Super Eagles looking to finish the 2023 AFCON qualifying campaign top of the group on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Furthermore, the Jose Peseiro-led team has already booked a slot in the 2023 African Cup of Nations scheduled to be held in Ivory Coast next year.
However, Nigeria will be looking for a victory over the bottom-place Sao Tome to maintain their impressive run in the campaign.
Nigeria vs. Sao Tome Team News:
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will go into the game against Sao Tome & Principe with a strong squad, as all the invited 23 players have arrived at the training camp in Uyo. The team also completed their first training session under the watch of the team coaching staff on Wednesday evening.
Reports say striker Gift Orban may sit out the game after picking a knock in training.
How The Group Looks Like
Nigeria has already qualified for the finals with 12 points, two more than Guinea Bissau in second place.
After this weekend’s final-day games, the group leadership will be clear.
Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau will reach 13 points with a victory over Sierra Leone(3rd in the group) in Bissau.
No matter what happens in Bissau, a Super Eagles victory on Sunday in Uyo will move them up to 15 points and put them at the top of the standings.
2023 AFCON Top Goal Scorers
Osimhen, who now sits atop the AFCON 2023 qualifying campaign scoring chart with seven goals, is one of 23 players actively preparing for the match in the capital of Akwa Ibom State. He would welcome the chance to distance himself from other competitors for the campaign’s Goal King title.
Nigeria’s possible starting lineup vs. Sao Tome:
Uzoho: Ekong, Bassey, Onyeamachi, Aina, Ndidi, Aribo, Onyeka, Moses, Chukwueze, Osimhen.
Nigeria vs. Sao Tome Kickoff Time
Meanwhile, the 2023 AFCON qualifier between Nigeria and Sao Tome will kick off at 5 PM ( Nigerian time) on Sunday.
Nigeria vs. Sao Tome: How To Watch
The Nigeria vs. Sao Tome will be live on Supersports and online with Afrosports TV.