São Tomé and Príncipe vs Nigeria betting tips: Africa Cup of Nations qualifier preview, predictions and odds

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This will be a first-ever meeting between these two nations. Nigeria have won 36 of their last 58 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, losing only seven. 

Nigeria to win and over 3.5 goals is 1/1.

Nigeria to win, over 3.5 goals and both teams to score NO is 2/1. 

Match preview

Will Nigeria make it six points out of six to start Africa Cup of Nations qualifying?

On Thursday night, the Super Eagles battled back from a goal down to beat Sierra Leone 2-1 in Abuja.

Alex Iwobi slotting home the equaliser before star striker Victor Osimhen proved to be the match winner at Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

In March, Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup, losing to rivals Ghana on away goals, so will miss the tournament for just the second time since 1990.

Since, José Peseiro has taken over as Head Coach, tasked with winning AFCON next summer and ultimately qualifying for World Cup 2026.

Before AFCON qualification began, the Super Eagles played a pair of friendlies State-side, losing 2-1 to Mexico and then 1-0 to Ecuador.

But, it's these games where points are on the line, so will Nigeria prove to be too strong in Agadir?

São Tomé and Príncipe are the lowest-ranked side who've reached this stage of qualifying, ousting Mauritius in a play-off earlier this year.

On Thursday, despite taking a shock lead through Eba Viegas, they were eventually hammered 5-1 by Guinea-Bissau.

Overall, São Tomé and Príncipe have won just eight of 43 competitive games, meaning Adriano Eusébio's men are rank outsiders here.

Anything other than a healthy Nigeria win would be a major surprise.

São Tomé and Príncipe team news

Eba Viegas opened against Guinea-Bissau is likely to see him keep his place on the left-wing.

He's not to be confused with Edmílson Viegas who will be on the opposite flank.

Luís Leal was the hero in the preliminary round, meaning each of his last five international goals have all come against Mauritius.

Nigeria team news

With no World Cup to look forward to, José Peseiro hasn't called up numerous key players, while some were sent on holiday following the U.S. tour.

Leon Balogun, Kenneth Omeruo, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Kelechi Ịheanachọ and Odion Ighalo are all not available.

Victor Osimhen is in the squad though, bagging the winner against Sierra Leone on Thursday.

He'll be supported by Samu Chukwueze, Joe Aribo, Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon with Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis also in contention.

Ademola Lookman committed his future to Nigeria earlier this year, winning his third cap last week.

William Troost-Ekong will continue at centre-back, with Semi Ajayi as his partner, while Calvin Bassey is the first-choice left-back.

Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Qualifying Group A table:

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