Eagles to face Equatorial Guinea, as CAF releases AFCON match schedule

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday, officially unveiled the match schedule for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The draw for the biennial tournament occurred in Abidjan last week.

The 34th edition of Africa’s most significant sporting event is set to take place from January 13 to February 11, 2024, with matches scheduled in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouake, San Pedro, and Korhogo.

Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, will commence their campaign against Equatorial Guinea on Monday, January 14, at the Stade Olympique Alassane Quattara in Abidjan.

In their second group match, Nigeria will go up against the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, on January 18, also at the Stade Olympique Alassane Quattara in Abidjan.

For the final group match against Guinea-Bissau on January 22, the Super Eagles will play at the Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan.

The tournament’s kickoff match will take place on Sunday, January 13, 2024, featuring the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, and Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Abidjan.