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Nigeria will be aiming to push on into the AFCON semifinals as they take on Angola on February 2.
The Super Eagles cruised past Cameroon in the Round of 16 as title rivals Morocco, Senegal and Egypt all bowed out of the competition, with Angola beating Burkino Faso.
Nigeria are now favourites to go on and win the tournament with a clash against Cape Verde or South Africa on offer for the winners of this tie.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Nigeria vs Angola kick off?
This AFCON quarterfinal clash takes place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and kicks off on Friday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Fri, Feb. 2 | 12:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Fri, Feb. 2 | 12:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Fri, Feb. 2 | 5:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sat, Feb. 3 | 4:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Fri, Feb. 2 | 10:30 p.m. IST |
Nigeria vs Angola live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this AFCON 2024 match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | BeIN Sports | Fubo, BeIN Sports Connect |
| Canada | BeIN Sports |
Fubo Canada, BeIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | BeIN Sports 2 | BeIN Sports Connect |
| India | — | FanCode |
USA: This game is streamed live via Fubo, with additional options also available on BeIN Sports.
Canada: This AFCON game is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every AFCON 2024 match live and on demand on beIN Sports.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via Sky Sports with streaming options on Sky GO and Now TV.
Nigeria vs Angola lineups, team news
Francis Uzoho is set to return in goal for Nigeria with AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze also tipped to start in this game.
Nigeria (3-4-3, right to left): Uzoho (GK) — Bassey, Ajayi, Troost-Ekong — Iwobi, Onyeka, Aina, Zanusi — Chukwueze, Osimhen, Lookman.
Nigeria subs: TBC
Angola will also be forced into a change in goal, with Lloyd Kazapua suspended, and Signori Antonio set to start, alongside a return for Zito Luvumbo.
Angola (4-3-3 right to left): Antonio (GK) — Afonso, Gaspar, Buatu, Cameiro — Fredy, Show, Estrela — Luvumbo, Mabululu, Gelson.
Angola subs: TBC
Nigeria vs Angola prediction
Nigeria now have a golden opportunity to go on a secure a first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013 with the finalists from the last three tournaments already eliminated in the Ivory Coast.
Angola will be a tough battle for Jose Peseiro’s team, but they should progress, with a possible final date with the host nation down the line.
Prediction: Nigeria 2-0 Angola
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