Improving Nigeria eye quarter-final place

LUBANGO - Nigeria, who will reach the African Nations Cup quarter-finals with at least a draw against Mozambique in their last Group C game in Lubango on Wednesday (1600), believe they are hitting their stride.

By (Reuters)

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Published: Wed 20 Jan 2010, 3:14 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:06 AM

The Super Eagles are second in the group on three points, three behind Egypt who face Benin in Benguela (1600).

“We lacked confidence against Egypt in our first game (a 3-1 defeat) but were much more relaxed when beating Benin (1-0) and I believe we will deliver an even better performance on Wednesday,” said Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie.

“Mozambique are a team we know, having played them twice last year and I am confident we will give our best display so far in Angola, win the match and advance to the last eight.”

The last meeting between Nigeria and Mozambique ended in a goalless stalemate in a World Cup qualifier in Maputo last March.

Benin and Mozambique, both on one point, have never made it past the first round at the African Nations Cup.


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