Nigeria will start their 2024 AFCON campaign with a Group A clash against Equatorial Guinea on January 14.
The Super Eagles are strongly tipped to join hosts the Ivory Coast in clinching a place in the Round of 16 knockouts up against their unfancied group rivals.
However, Nigeria have endured a mixed record in the competition in recent years, after failing to qualify in 2015 and 2017, and their last title came in 2013.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea kick off?
This AFCON 2024 clash takes place at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and kicks off on Sunday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, Jan. 14 | 9:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun, Jan. 14 | 9:00 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sun, Jan. 14 | 2:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Mon, Jan. 15 | 1:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sun, Jan. 14 | 7:30 p.m. IST |
Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this AFCON 2024 match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | beIN Sports | Fubo, beIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz |
| Canada | beIN Sports Canada | Fubo Canada, beIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz |
| UK | Sky Sports Mix | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| India | — | FanCode |
USA: This match will be available on beIN Sports with streaming options on Fubo.
Canada: BeIN Sports will provide broadcast coverage with Fubo Canada on streaming duty.
UK: This clash is available for live broadcast on Sky Sports Mix with streaming available via Sky GO and Now TV.
Australia: BeIN Sports will provide broadcast coverage and streaming services for the tournament.
India: Streaming service FanCode is the place to go for AFCON 2024 matches.
Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea lineups, team news
Nigeria have one of the strongest squads available at AFCON 2023 with an all-star attack featuring Napoli hotshot Victor Osimhen. Bayer Leverkusen's emerging talent Victor Boniface had to withdraw from the squad at late notice with a muscle problem.
Nigeria lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Nwabili (GK) — Aina, Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Sanusi — Iwobi, Onyeka, Yusuf — Simon, Osimhen, Lookman.
Nigeria subs: Uzoho, Musa, Aribo, Chukwueze, Osayi-Samuel, Onyemaechi, Iheanacho, Onuachu, Awaziem, Bassey, Omeruo, Onyedika
Equatorial Guinea are expected to battle it out for the third spot in Group A alongside Guinea-Bissau at AFCON 2023.
Equatorial Guinea (4-2-3-1 right to left): Owono (GK) — Akapo, Orozco Fernandez, Coco, Ndong — Bikoro, Ganet — Buyla, Pepin, Salvador — Nsue.
Equatorial Guinea: Senra, Anieboh, Elo, Ondo, Embel, Balboa, Ela, Nlavo, Eneme, Sapunga, Nabil, Siafa
Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea prediction
This clash looks to be a real mismatch on paper, with Nigeria's forward line boasting the potential to score plenty of goals if they are given the chance.
Nigeria's second group game, up against the host nation will likely decide top spot in Group A, and they will want to get off to a winning start in this match.
Prediction: Nigeria 3-0 Equatorial Guinea
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