FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Nigeria vs Cape Verde, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Nigeria
  • 1': Victor Osimhen
FT
1 - 1
Cape Verde
  • 5': Stopira

About

Nigeria are hosting Cape Verde at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Teslim Balogun Stadium
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

WCQ - CAF Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Africa 10 +6 18
2 Nigeria 10 +7 17
3 Benin 10 +1 17
4 Lesotho 10 -3 12
Full Table

Line-Ups

NGA Nigeria

No. Name
1 Maduka Okoye (GK)
6 Leon Balogun Yellow Card
5 William Troost-Ekong
3 Jamilu Collins
20 Chidozie Awaziem
15 Moses Simon
18 Alex Iwobi
10 Joe Aribo
4 Wilfred Ndidi Yellow Card
9 Victor Osimhen
8 Odion Ighalo
Nigeria Substitutes:
Ahmed Musa, Zaidu Sanusi, Chidera Ejuke, Paul Onuachu, Abdullahi Shehu, Kevin Akpoguma, Kelechi Iheanacho, Frank Onyeka, Daniel Akpeyi, John Noble, Samuel Chukwueze, Kenneth Omeruo.

CPV Cape Verde

No. Name
1 Vozinha (GK)
2 Stopira
4 Roberto Lopes
4 Steven Fortes
7 Patrick Andrade
18 Kenny Rocha
10 Jamiro Monteiro
15 João Paulo
22 Jeffry Fortes
20 Ryan Mendes
19 Júlio Tavares
Cape Verde Substitutes:
Steeve Furtado, Diney, Nuno Borges, Willis Furtado, Vagner Goncalves, Willy Semedo, Erikson Spinola Lima, Márcio Rosa, Benchimol , Marco Soares, Dylan Tavares, Dylan Silva.

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