Nigeria vs Burundi: Preview, h2h, prediction as Super Falcons eye quarterfinal ticket against spirited Swallows

Each groups will enhance their probabilities of making it to the subsequent stage of the competitors with a victory on this tasty final group sport

The Nigerian feminine nationwide crew will, on Sunday night, tackle their Burundian counterparts within the final Group C match of the 2022 Ladies Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Whereas dealing with totally different conditions, a win can nonetheless catapult both aspect to the quarterfinals of the continental championship.

Match preview

The Tremendous Falcons, although, have their future firmly in their very own palms.

After dropping their opening match 2-1 to arch-rivals South Africa on Monday, the reigning champions regained some credibility with a 2-0 win over Botswana on Thursday.

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One other overcome their subsequent opponents will give the Falcons six factors and see them end behind high-flying South Africa. The Group C runners-up are scheduled to face Group B runners-up.

Qualifying for the subsequent part is, nevertheless, extra sophisticated for Burundi.

The Swallows fell 4-2 to Botswana on matchday one and, regardless of displaying good combating spirit towards South Africa, they nonetheless suffered a 3-1 defeat.

Apart from needing a large win over Nigeria, the East Africans will hope Banyana Banyana beat Botswana foolish handy them a third-best loser spot.

Head-to-head

Sunday’s encounter is the first-ever face-off between these two nationwide groups.

However Nigeria’s pedigree as probably the most profitable feminine crew on the continent with a report 9 WAFCON titles makes them the clear favourites towards a aspect making a maiden look on the championship.

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Match particulars

Competitors: Ladies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022
Schedule: Group match, sport week 3
Venue: Stade Prince Moulay EL Hassan, Rabat
Date: Sunday, July 10
Time: 9 pm, Nigerian time

Workforce information

Damage to Barcelona ahead Asisat Oshoala compounded a disappointing day loss to South Africa. The previous Arsenal ahead has been dominated out of the competitors, leaving head coach Randy Waldrum with a big headache.

Atletico Madrid star Rasheedat Ajibade received the Falcons’ solely aim towards the Banyana.

Nevertheless it was American-born veteran Ifeoma Onumonu and teen Christy Ucheibe who made the distinction for the nine-time champions on Thursday.

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Ucheibe got here off the bench that day, however she may pair Onumonu upfront from the beginning in an attack-heavy crew towards Burundi on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Chidozie Nnadozie’s return for the Falcons was a giant enhance towards Botswana, and the Paris FC ace ought to proceed between the posts on Sunday.

She missed the matchday one defeat to South Africa however impressively saved a clear sheet on matchday two, making a number of sensible saves.

The 21-year-old shot-stopper could possibly be Nigeria’s secret weapon in Morocco.

Prediction

Within the absence of a fortunate sucker punch, this David and Goliath matchup is heading in the direction of one inevitable final result – a big win for the Tremendous Falcons.

Tip: Nigeria 4-0 Burundi