When Nigeria Faces Angola: Match Date And Time

The Nigeria vs Angola match in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations took place on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 5 pm GMT or 6 pm Nigerian time. The match was held at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, with Nigeria aiming for their fourth AFCON title and Angola seeking their first-ever semifinal appearance.

Nigeria vs Angola kick-off time

The Nigeria vs Angola match in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is scheduled for 5 pm GMT or 6 pm Nigerian time on Friday, February 2, 2024. The match will be held at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

Nigeria, who are eyeing a place in the semi-finals, have only lost one quarter-final tie in 16 attempts. They are also unbeaten in their four matches played at the tournament, with their most recent win against Cameroon, where Ademola Lookman scored both goals.

Angola, on the other hand, started the tournament slowly but have built momentum, winning three matches in a row against Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Namibia. This will be their toughest test to date.

Nigeria is expected to maintain their back three, with Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Samuel Chukwueze leading the attack. Angola, meanwhile, will be without first-choice goalkeeper Adilson Neblú due to a red card in their last game.

Nigeria vs Angola TV channel

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final between Nigeria and Angola took place on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

| Region | Channel |

|---|---|

| US | Fubo, BeIN Sports |

| Canada | Fubo |

| Australia | BeIN Sports |

| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HDR |

| Nigeria | SuperSport TV, NTA |

Nigeria vs Angola live stream

The Nigeria vs Angola match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 took place on Friday, 2 February 2024, at 18:00 (West African Time). Below is a guide on how to watch the Nigeria vs Angola live stream from various locations.

Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the AFCON 2023 live stream on Bein Sports, available through most cable packages and cable TV alternatives, including Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu with Live TV. Cord-cutters can also opt for Sling TV, Fubo, or Fanatiz.

Sky Sports broadcast the Nigeria vs Angola live stream in the U.K. as part of a late deal to show every match of the AFCON 2023. Viewers can also stream the game on Sky Go and Now TV.

Canadians can watch the Nigeria vs Angola live stream on Fubo, which is the home of Premier League soccer in Canada. The Essentials plan costs CAN$24.99 a month, and the Premium plan, which includes 20 additional entertainment channels, costs $39.99 a month.

To watch the live stream from Australia, viewers need access to Bein Sports, which can be added to a TV package or accessed through a separate subscription for $19 per month or $179 for the year. Another option is to subscribe to Kayo Sports, which includes Bein Sports in its package, for $25 a month for the basic plan or $35 a month for the premium plan.

The Nigeria vs Angola game was broadcast and streamed for free in South Africa on SABC and SABC Plus, respectively.

Nigeria vs Angola team news

Nigeria and Angola faced off in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Friday, February 2, 2024. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, one of the favourites to win the competition, took on Angola's Palancas Negras (Black Sable Antelopes). The match kicked off at 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm West African Time at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

Nigeria reached the quarter-finals after beating the hosts, Côte d'Ivoire, and Guinea-Bissau in the group stage, and then silencing their eternal rivals Cameroon in the Round of 16. Angola, meanwhile, reached the quarter-finals for the first time after defeating Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Namibia.

Nigeria's starting lineup included Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, and Ademola Lookman, who was the hero of the match. Angola's starting eleven included Antonio Dominique in goal and Kialonda Gaspar in defence.

Nigeria took the lead in the 41st minute of the first half. Winger Moses Simon skipped past defender Kialonda Gaspar and teed up Ademola Lookman, who scored his third goal of the tournament. Osimhen, who had a busy night, thought he had doubled the lead in the 75th minute with a headed goal, but it was disallowed by VAR.

Angola pushed for an equaliser in the closing minutes of the game, with Luvumbo forcing a save from Nwabali in the 89th minute. However, Nigeria held on for the 1-0 win, maintaining their clean sheet streak and advancing to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria vs Angola prediction

Nigeria and Angola faced each other in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Friday, 2 February 2024. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, one of the favourites to win the tournament, took on Angola's Palancas Negras (Black Sable Antelopes).

Nigeria were eyeing their fourth African crown and a place in the semi-finals, while Angola were targeting a spot in the final four, which would have been their best-ever finish in the competition.

The match, held at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, was a tense affair. Nigeria took the lead in the 41st minute of the first half when Ademola Lookman scored his third goal of the tournament. Winger Moses Simon skipped past defender Kialonda Gaspar and teed up Lookman, who finished the move.

Angola pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Nigeria held on for a 1-0 victory, booking their place in the semi-finals.

Despite going behind, Angola can take heart from their performance and continue to target an improvement on their previous best finish in the competition. For Nigeria, this was a hard-fought win that keeps their title ambitions on track.

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