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Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Sergentinfluenc: 8:02pm On Sep 04, 2018
The 32nd edition of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is scheduled to be hosted by Cameroon in June and July 2019 as agreed in CAF executive meeting on 20th of July, 2017. The tournament is expected to host 24 teams unlike before when 16 teams fight for a place on the qualified list.

The fight for a slot on the 24 teams lists through qualification games by forty-eight (48) Africa Nations resume from Saturday, 8 September 2018; except Chad which was banned after withdrawing from the competition in 2017 on financial grounds. One of the important qualifier matches will be between Seychelles and Nigeria ― the least populated country in Africa (94,228) Vs the most populated country in Africa (190, 886,311) www.postingday.com


Seychelles Vs Nigeria

These two opponents in Group E have never played against each other before, making their match epochal and need to watch for all. CAF appointed Kenya referee, David Omweno who was among the two referees suspended for 3-month in 2016. The two countries need the match to have a better chance to qualify. Nigeria stands 3rd in the group after losing its last match to South Africa (0-2); Seychelles 4th (last) after losing its first match to Libya (5-1).


Facts About Seychelles Football


Nickname The Pirates
Head coach Gavin Jeanne
Football Association Seychelles Football Federation
FIFA ranking 188
Elo ranking 198
Withdrew 3 times from AFCON competitions; 1992, 1996, and 2015
Hosted and won Indian Ocean Island Games in 2011
Has never won the COSAFA cup
Has never made it past the AFCON qualifier round.
Never qualified for FIFA World Cup Tournament
Last 5 matches: Lost 3 drew 2
Historical biggest win: Seychelles 9-0 Maldives (1979)
Historical biggest loss; Madagascar 6-0 Seychelles (1990); Zimbabwe 6-0 Seychelles (Friendly, 2017)
Joined AFCON competition in 1986



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Facts About Nigeria Football


Nickname Super Eagles
Head Coach Gernot Rohr
Football Association: Nigeria Football Federation
FIFA ranking: 49
Elo ranking 44
Withdrew 4 times from the AFCON competition; 1962 ,1965 ,1970, and 1996

Won AFCON tournament 3 times; 1980, 1994, 2013.
Won Afro-Asian Cup of Nations in 1995
Won Gold Medal in 1973 All-Africa Games, Silver in 1978
Never won the FIFA World Cup
Last 5 matches: Lost 4 won 1
Historical biggest win: Nigeria 10-1 Dahomey (1959)
Historical biggest loss: Gold Coast and British Togoland 7-0 Nigeria
Joined AFCON competition 1963



Seychelles Vs Nigeria Head-Head


Never played before.

Date, Time, and Venue

The match is scheduled for 8 September 2018 (13:30) at Stade Linite built in Roche Caiman in the outskirt of Seychelles Capital, Victoria. The stadium capacity is 10,000.


The return leg is expected to be played, 22 March 2019 in Nigeria ― venue to be announced.


The Pirates’ coach while speaking to Soccernet said: “Yes we are ready and positive about our chances against Nigeria”


The Super Eagles will be playing without some of their stars due to injury according to their official twitter handle @NGSuperEagles


Just In: Iwobi, Aina, Ekong are out of Seychelles game due to injuries. Only Henry Onyekuru is in camp at the moment, we expect others early tomorrow.


It was afterward reported via the same source that players like Iheanacho have arrived at camp.

Camp Updates:

At breakfast.

Onyekaru, Omeruo, Uzoho, Semi Ajayi, Samuel Kalu, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Awaziem, Nwakali, Bryan Idowu.

An hour later, the update on the team’s handle included Simeon Nwankwo and Joel Obi.

The update afterward stated that players like Ahmed Musa have arrived at camp.

Camp Update

Latest Arrivals:

Ahmed Musa, Ogenyi Onanzi, Odion Ighalo, Etebo Oghenekaro, Leon Balogun, Jamilu Collins


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Source: https://postingday.com/2018/09/04/nigeria-seychelles-2018-updates/

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by youngest85(m): 8:04pm On Sep 04, 2018
That country can buy nigeria and collect change
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Authoreety: 8:48pm On Sep 04, 2018
Na so
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Willexmania(m): 8:50pm On Sep 04, 2018
3'rd to comment... we're getting to the promise land smiley
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Aystarz: 8:52pm On Sep 04, 2018
If it were up to me, Rohr wouldn't be on the bench for the Eagles ever again. Speaking of being on the bench, I hope bribe-taking Salisu wouldn't be doing that on Saturday sha?

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by PMBtill2023: 8:52pm On Sep 04, 2018
youngest85:
That country can buy nigeria and collect change
GOOD LUCK EAGLES!

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by nepapole(m): 8:52pm On Sep 04, 2018
youngest85:
That country can buy nigeria and collect change
For real?

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by blazer2018: 8:53pm On Sep 04, 2018
Seychelles vs Nigeria 0-4 grin

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by RexTramadol1: 8:54pm On Sep 04, 2018
Nigeria never play confederations cup before?



I been think say we play one Wey Mikel dey do like star that year





Make person remind me biko

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by PMBtill2023: 8:55pm On Sep 04, 2018
If we cant beat Seychelles,then we have no Business with AFCON

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Pabloosas(m): 8:56pm On Sep 04, 2018
Nice
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Pjossot(m): 8:58pm On Sep 04, 2018
Get your facts right bro...we play confederation cup o. After we win Africa cup of nation 2013.

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Amedino99(m): 9:07pm On Sep 04, 2018
op we have qualified for the confederations cup

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by JesusIgot(m): 9:21pm On Sep 04, 2018
undecided
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Lanre4uonly(m): 9:27pm On Sep 04, 2018
All the best to the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by decentking(m): 9:31pm On Sep 04, 2018
If supper eagles no dash those players 1goal each
..., lemi coment my reserve for now lipsrsealed
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by decentking(m): 9:37pm On Sep 04, 2018
If supper eagles no dash those players 1goal each,..lemi coment my reserve lipsrsealed
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Rajosh(m): 9:38pm On Sep 04, 2018
we've qualified for confederations cup o. we beat Tahiti 6:1, Uruguay beat us 2:1. I can't remember the opponent of the other game or the score.

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Aystarz: 9:40pm On Sep 04, 2018
RexTramadol1:
Nigeria never play confederations cup before?



I been think say we play one Wey Mikel dey do like star that year





Make person remind me biko

Yes we did, in Brazil 2014, after winning AFCON in SA

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Aystarz: 9:41pm On Sep 04, 2018
Rajosh:
we've qualified for confederations cup o. we beat Tahiti 6:1, Uruguay beat us 2:1. I can't remember the opponent of the other game or the score.

Spain

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Vondoola: 9:48pm On Sep 04, 2018
EVEN AFTER 1994 NATIONS CUP
Pjossot:
Get your facts right bro...we play confederation cup o. After we win Africa cup of nation 2013.

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Uglymugg: 9:50pm On Sep 04, 2018
Seychelles? Is that a new country?

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Nobody: 9:53pm On Sep 04, 2018
blazer2018:
Seychelles vs Nigeria 0-4 grin
oga u sure? Na ighalo want score?...hahahahahahahahahahaha

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by femi4: 9:56pm On Sep 04, 2018
RexTramadol1:
Nigeria never play confederations cup before?



I been think say we play one Wey Mikel dey do like star that year





Make person remind me biko
We ve played twice, 1995 (first comprehensive edition, known as kingfad cup then) and 2013

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Nobody: 10:00pm On Sep 04, 2018
Na when nigeria de play ball u go see red devils, gunners, sarriboys,barca n others go unite to support one team. After dat nothing concern anybody o. Nigeria make us proud

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by blazer2018: 10:01pm On Sep 04, 2018
Vizzy4u:
oga u sure? Na ighalo want score?...hahahahahahahahahahaha


grin grin

Musa dey there now...but Ighalo sabi score against African teams...if we can't beat those people comfortably then we don't have a National team yet.

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by karllemah44(m): 10:07pm On Sep 04, 2018
Rajosh:
we've qualified for confederations cup o. we beat Tahiti 6:1, Uruguay beat us 2:1. I can't remember the opponent of the other game or the score.
Spain ...they beat us 3-0 I think

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Sleekfingers: 10:40pm On Sep 04, 2018
Uglymugg:
Seychelles? Is that a new country?

It is not. But it is a small country. Very beautiful and attracts loads of tourist from all over the world. Planning on going there next year.

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Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by Sleekfingers: 10:43pm On Sep 04, 2018
Lanre4uonly:
All the best to the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

I don't see super eagles qualifying. With all these useless players. I don't even want them to
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by THUNDER4real(m): 10:54pm On Sep 04, 2018
It's super chicken time....if they draw, they should forget Afcon...
Re: Seychelles Vs Nigeria: AFCON 2019 Qualifier - 0 - 3 (Full Time) by gmercy713: 11:49pm On Sep 04, 2018
wink

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