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<p>In a friendly match against Guinea on Monday, the Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat as the 2023 African Cup of Nations is set to begin in Cote d’Ivoire on February 13.</p>
<p>The Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi hosted the friendly match.</p>
<p>Guinea opened the score in the 14th minute of play, according to the Super Eagles’ official X page, which provided constant updates on the game.</p>
<p> “<strong>14’ Nigeria concedes! NGA 0-1 GUI,”</strong> they wrote.</p>
<p><strong><em>Furthermore, a penalty was awarded to Nigeria in the 19th minute. “19’ Penalty awarded to Nigeria as Umar is hacked down.”</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>“20’ Penalty Missed! Guinean goalie denies Simon a goal from the penalty spot,”</em></strong> the live update noted.</p>
<p><strong><em> “64’ Nigeria concedes a second goal,”</em></strong> the update added.</p>
<p>In their first friendly matchup prior to the AFCON, Nigeria was defeated 2-0 by Guinea.</p>
<p>Nigeria, who won the AFCON in 1980, 1994, and 2013, is reportedly aiming for a fourth championship, according to PUNCH Online.</p>
<p>On January 14, the Eagles will play their opening Group A game against Equatorial Guinea. Four days later, they will play the host nation, Ivory Coast. Their last group A match is against Guinea Bissau on January 22.</p>
<p>Guinea, the Gambia, Cameroon, and the reigning champion Senegal are all in a tough group in this year’s AFCON.</p>
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