{"id":127188,"date":"2023-09-09T21:07:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T20:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/?p=127188"},"modified":"2023-10-07T00:41:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T21:41:45","slug":"super-eagles-vs-sao-tome-and-principe-lineups-predictions-afcon-qualifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/super-eagles-vs-sao-tome-and-principe-lineups-predictions-afcon-qualifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Eagles vs S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe lineups, 3 predictions &#8211; AFCON Qualifier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All eyes will be at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium as the <a href=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/super-eagles-news\/\">Super Eagles<\/a> of Nigeria lock horns with Sao Tome and Pr\u00edncipe in Group A AFCON qualifiers match on Sunday evening. Kick-off is 5 pm.<\/p>\n<p>The Super Eagles recorded an emphatic 10-0 victory when the sides squared off at the Stade Adrar in last year's reverse fixture, with <a href=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/victor-osimhen-net-worth-info\/\">Victor Osimhen<\/a> bagging four goals, and will be aiming for a repeat of the record setting win in front of the home crowd in Uyo.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127192\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-127192\" src=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Super Eagles player, Victor Osimhen\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_LP_21291834.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Icon Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The clash will be the last in the qualifying series for both teams. While Nigeria are top of Group A and has qualified, the visitors are bottom with just one point in five matches.<\/p>\n<h2>Super Eagles vs S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe probable lineups<\/h2>\n<p>Here are our probable lineups for this rmatch:<\/p>\n<h3>Super Eagles<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Goalkeeper:<\/strong> Francis Uzoho<br \/>\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey<br \/>\n<strong>Midfielders:<\/strong> Frank Onyeka, Wilfried Ndidi, Joel Aribo<br \/>\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Victor Boniface, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze<\/p>\n<h3>S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Goalkeeper:<\/strong> Feher Mendez<br \/>\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Rogerio Fernandez, Elias Varela, Adjakason Ramos, Leonildo Soares<br \/>\n<strong>Midfielders:<\/strong> Aldair Santos, Denilson Silva, Luis Selemane<br \/>\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Luis Leal, Ebanilson Viegas, Ricardo Cardoso<\/p>\n<h2>Super Eagles vs S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe confirmed lineups<\/h2>\n<p><em>*Lineups will be automatically updated shortly after they're released<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">XI vs <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SaoTomeEPrincipe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SaoTomeEPrincipe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/soarsupereagles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#soarsupereagles<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/letsdoitagain?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#letsdoitagain<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oYujbRjXWT\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/oYujbRjXWT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NGSuperEagles\/status\/1700888383759798338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 10, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Super Eagles vs S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Prediction 1: Nigeria to win both halves<\/h3>\n<p>Jose Peseiro's team hammered Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in the reverse fixture back in June 2022, and the Sele\u00e7\u00e1o are in for another gruesome 90 minutes against a star-studded Super Eagles side. Sao Tome's form is currently nothing to write home about and we see the three-time African champions coming away with wins on both halves.<\/p>\n<h3>Prediction 2: First half over 1.5<\/h3>\n<p>The last encounter between both teams saw goals scored in the first half. Nigeria's last AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone also witnessed at least two goals before the break. Going by these and how dangerous the Eagles attack have been, it's safe to say we'll see at least two goals in the first period.<\/p>\n<h3>Prediction 3: Over 3.5 Total Goals<\/h3>\n<p>Nigeria head into this clash on the back of a 3-2 win over the Leone Stars. Coming against Adriano Eusebio side that are no match for them, Jose Peseiro's team should score at least four goals against the visitors and we're fairly confident they'll do so.<\/p>\n<h2>Two players to watch out for in Super Eagles vs S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe match<\/h2>\n<h3>Victor Boniface<\/h3>\n<p>Boniface has been on fire for his club Bayer Leverkusen this season and his addition to the current attack of the Super Eagles makes Nigeria even more fearful with lots of firepower.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127190\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-127190\" src=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1.jpg\" alt=\"Super Eagles player, Victor Boniface\" width=\"850\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-20x12.jpg 20w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-80x49.jpg 80w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-520x320.jpg 520w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-60x37.jpg 60w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-696x428.jpg 696w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-683x420.jpg 683w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_424161649-1-356x220.jpg 356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Icon Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a very long time, there have been calls to invite the 22-year-old. Last season, he scored 17 goals and recorded 12 assists for Royale Union Saint Gilloise, but it was not enough to earn him a call-up.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, his performance earned him a move to Bayer Leverkusen, who splashed \u20ac20 million on the Nigerian this summer.<\/p>\n<p>While some players may find the transition from Belgium to Germany difficult, Boniface has settled into Bundesliga like a duck to water, scoring goals and making life unbearable for defenders.<\/p>\n<p>The former Bodo\/Glimt star has been arguably the best player in Germany\u2019s top flight this early season, with four goals and two assists in three games.<\/p>\n<p>Boniface's early season performances caught the attention of Peseiro, who has finally called up the 22-year-old to the Super Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>Boniface will now look to have a memorable debut and impress the Portuguese tactician.<\/p>\n<h3>Gift Orban<\/h3>\n<p>Gift Orban had a fantastic year last season. Orban\u2019s display is even more impressive, considering he was relatively unknown before the start of 2023.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127191\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127191\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-127191\" src=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Super Eagles player, Gift Orban\" width=\"696\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-479x320.jpg 479w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-1920x1282.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Icon_72306112.jpg 2001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Icon Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, following his move to Gent from Staebek in January, Orban\u2019s career grew in leaps and bounds. The 21-year-old\u2019s name was on everyone\u2019s lips after scoring 20 goals and registering two assists.<\/p>\n<p>Orban has continued in the same vein this season with six goals in nine games to finally get his call-up. He now has the opportunity to show his quality on the international scene with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All eyes will be at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium as the Super Eagles of Nigeria lock horns with Sao Tome and Pr\u00edncipe in Group A AFCON qualifiers match on Sunday evening. Kick-off is 5 pm. The Super Eagles recorded an emphatic 10-0 victory when the sides squared off at the Stade Adrar in last [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1003,"featured_media":127189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no"},"categories":[13881,1],"tags":[28510],"table_tags":[],"acf":[],"modified_by":"Chandan Pandey","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127188"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1003"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127188"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":127285,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127188\/revisions\/127285"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/127189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127188"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=127188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}