Nigeria will open their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Burundi on Saturday evening.
The Super Eagles have not had the best of preparations for the continental showpiece, drawing 0-0 to Zimbabwe and losing 1-0 to Senegal in their last two warm-up matches.
However, Gernot Rohr’s men will be seeking to take maximum points off Burundi, who are making their debut at the tournament.
Kick off is 6pm West African time.
🇳🇬 Nigeria XI vs Burundi: Akpeyi; Shehu, Ekong, Omeruo, Aina; Ndidi, Etebo; Chukwueze, Mikel, Iwobi; Onuachu
🇧🇮 Burundi XI vs Nigeria: Nahimana; Moussa, Ngandu, Nsabiyumva, Bigirimana; Nahimana; Mustafa, Duhayindavyi, Amissi; Razak, Berahino
Saturday, June 22 First half: Both sides have failed to score in the opening 45mins.
Half time.
Second half: Ighalo scores for the Super Eagles.
Full time: Nigeria have defeated Burundi 1-0.
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