Since African Nations Championship resumes to catch the imaginations of football lovers over the country, an intriguing derby is set to grow.
Republic of the Congo will host Nigeria in a fixture loaded with narratives and expectation on
Football fans who are not capable to be at can see the game live on one of multiple streaming online services, guaranteeing no one misses out on this compelling round.
Both the board and football lovers couldn’t stay for the Republic of the Congo and Nigeria managers to unfold their strategies for the upcoming game.
If the Republic of the Congo do manage to break the deadlock early they might be run away with this tie or win.
Nigeria’s midfield and defence face a busier competition than they are generally used to and that able lead to a couple of cards being dished out.
The match provides an chance for the African Nations Championship outfit to rediscover their willingness to fight, but overcoming an in-form Nigeria onFrom the better box:
If you’re backing this one, here’s the real talk.
Republic of the Congo at 3.52 to win feels a tad skinny given their inconsistencies in the African Nations Championship this term. Their underlying numbers suggest they’re due a regression — stats nerds would fade them.
Nigeria’s 2.2 odds tempts, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his cold streak.
The smart money’ll likely target the Draw 2.85 — these big games often play out tight, and pressure can stifle attacking flow.
Over the last meetings Republic of the Congo holds victories - 0, losses - 2 and draws - 3. Nigeria on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 1, losses - 2 and draws - 2. Based on this data a conclusion can be made that rivals are in similar shape.
Republic of the Congo: Sudan – (Loss 4:0), Senegal – (Loss 1:0), Zanzibar – (Draw 2:2), Zanzibar – (Draw 0:0), Russia – (Draw 1:1).
Nigeria: Senegal – (Draw 1:1), Sudan – (Draw 1:1), Equatorial Guinea – (Win 2:1), Uganda – (Loss 0:1), South Sudan – (Loss 3:2).
