AFCON 2023: Nigeria to begin campaign against Equatorial Guinea.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s quest for a fourth AFCON title is set to kick off against Equatorial Guinea, following the release of the official match schedule for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, platinumnewsng.com is reporting.

The tournament draw took place in Abidjan on Thursday, grouping 24 teams into six groups, each with four teams. The Super Eagles of Nigeria found themselves in a challenging group alongside the tournament’s host, Ivory Coast.

Group E also presented a tight grouping, with South Africa, Tunisia, Mali, and Namibia vying for the two available slots.

The match schedule reveals that the Super Eagles will face Ivory Coast in their second group game, following their opening match against Equatorial Guinea, then against Guinea Bissau.