Nigeria vs Egypt: Man With 19 Correct Predictions Predicts Result of AFCON Third-Place Match
- A Sierra Leonean man who had accurately predicted the outcomes of 19 matches in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gave his prediction for the third-place match
- The Super Eagles of Nigeria would face the Pharaohs of Egypt after losing to Morocco and Senegal in their respective semi-final matches
- The third-place match would be played at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Saturday, January 17, and Eric Chelle has named Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman on the bench
Amadu Raheem Komba Gbandeh, a Sierra Leonean man with an elite football prediction skill, has given his prediction of Nigeria's AFCON third-place match against Egypt.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, January 17, Amadu predicted that it would be a tough match.
Source: Facebook
Nigeria vs Egypt third-place match: Man shares prediction
Amadu said he expects Egypt to lock their defence well, adding that the Pharaohs will score first, but that the Super Eagles will bounce back.
He predicted a comeback win for Nigeria. His prediction on Facebook read:
"The third-place AFCON playoff will be tight. The Pharaohs of Egypt, as always, will lock their defense so well. They will score first, but the Super Eagles will bounce back. It's a comeback win for the Men in Green."
Nigeria faces Egypt on Saturday, January 17, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca to decide the bronze medalist in the tournament.
Source: Facebook
See his Facebook post below:
Nigeria vs Egypt: Reactions trail AFCON match prediction
Legit.ng has compiled has compiled some reactions to the match below:
Shimee Silvanus said:
"We Nigerians are not interested in Bronze other than the Gold, this match don't matter to us, whether we win or loose, it doesn't change anything, our aim was to play the final."
Dee Bee said:
"Nigeria should just give it to Egypt and call it a day after it is cafnorth.
"When the west or south start hosting theirs, we will know what to do but for now.
"North should just take it."
Prince Dami said:
"On behalf of we Nigerians, we are telling CAF that we aren't interested, please give it to Egypt , oshiii, radarada."
Hiybee Oloyede said:
"We don't need to disturb ourselves because no matter what the officiating will favour EGYPT. So pleased let just be happy with our guys with any results."
Ali Hammad said:
"Lol, everyone knows the results . We are waiting only for the Egyptian coach the reasons he will give after the match.
"Congrats Green Eagles."
Hanzo Muslims said
"I'm Moroccan, I'll be supporting Nigeria.
"The strong team, no debate. When they lose, they don't make excuses. They have sportsmanship, no dirty tactics like Egypt or Senegal."
Mane Mane said:
"I like Salah and our great African icon Hossam Hassan, but Calvin Bassey, Osimhen, Iwobi, Akor, Nwabaly, Lookman, Bruno, Ndidi and Eric Chelle deserve it."
Nigeria vs Egypt: CAF appoints Moroccan referee
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appointed a Moroccan referee, Jalal Jiyed, for the Nigeria versus Egypt third-place AFCON match, while Algerian Lahlu Benbraham will be the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Benbraham will be supported in the VAR room by Tunisian referee Haythem Guirat and Moroccan official Hamza El Fariq, forming a multinational video officiating team for the playoff.
The decision to appoint a Moroccan referee came with added scrutiny, given that Nigeria recently suffered a semifinal defeat to hosts Morocco with many claiming officiating bias, while Egypt have expressed frustration over perceived disadvantages during their own campaign.
The refereeing decision followed Egypt’s narrow 1-0 semifinal loss to Senegal, after which head coach Hossam Hassan publicly questioned certain aspects of the tournament’s organisation.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
