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Here is what you need to know if you are watching Nigeria's AFCON 2023 qualifier against Sierra Leone.
Nigeria's Super Eagles will go against Sierra Leone this weekend in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
The Super Eagles are still fighting hard for first place in Group A entering this match just behind Guinea-Bissau.
Nigeria has won three games while scoring 13 goals and allowing just two goals to be scored against them.
They defeated everyone else, dropping only three points in a March setback to Guinea-Bissau.
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After stealing a point from the group leaders but falling to Nigeria in the rematch, Sierra Leone has only won one game, lost one, and drawn two.
Victor Osimhen to star for Super Eagles
Victor Osimhen will be the center of attention in this match as he attempts to score his 16th goal for Nigeria in only his 25th appearance.
The superstar from Napoli is already on track to become the all-time highest scorer in the nation and has by far the best goals to game ratio in its history.
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Osimhen became the first and only African to win the Capocannoniere after scoring 26 goals in Serie A this season as Napoli won the championship.
Sierra Leone team news
It's unlikely that Sierra Leone head coach John Keister will make many adjustments to the starting lineup after the 2-0 victory over So Tomé and Prncipe last time out.
The two players who scored in that contest, Abubakarr Samura and Alhassan Koroma are expected to start in defense and midfield, respectively, with Randers FC striker Alhaji Kamara setting the offensive tempo.
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Super Eagles to qualify for the AFCON?
The 2023 AFCON tournament will be held in Côte d'Ivoire, and Nigeria only needs one victory to secure their spot.
Since winning the competition in 2013, the Super Eagles have struggled to live up to expectations, but nine points through four games is a promising start, and they are almost sure of qualifying.
Time and where to watch Super Eagles of Nigeria vs Sierra Leone
The 2023 AFCON qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Sierra Leone will take place on Sunday, June 18.
The game will be played at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia, Liberia, due to issued surrounding accreditation of their home ground.
The game will kick off at 5 p.m. Nigerian time and will be available on cable network Supersport on DSTV.
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