Luis Fernandez’s men will be counting on their comeback heroics in the opening two games against group C leaders, Super Eagles in Gisenyi to secure a quarter final berth.
Nigeria defeated Niger Republic 4-1 and were held to a 1-1 draw by Tunisia to rake up four points, while Fernandez had watched his men force a draw against Tunisia and Niger to nick two points.
Both sides occupying the top two places respectively know a win will see them book a place in the last eight at the expense of rivals, Tunisia and Niger.
For the Eagles to progress, they will defensively be wary of Guinea top striker, Alseny Camara Agogo with concerns surrounding their backline after failing to stop Tunisia’s Ahmed Akaichi.
The Super Eagles must reinvigorate their high scoring form against Niger and leverage on the defensive lapses of the Guineans who had conceded four in two games.
After narrowly denying Senegal a place at Chan 2016 last October to qualify as debutant, Guinea will be posing a big threat with their goal scoring brilliance and strong comeback spirit.
The Guineans have hungrily notched four goals in two opening games to relentlessly force a stalemate in both.
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