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AFCON2019 : Stage set for Eagles, Burundi clash

will begin their journey at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with their opening match against Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt on Saturday .

Eagles’ striker, Odion Ighalo, who is expected to lead his team’s attack at the tournament, finished the qualifiers as top scorer with seven goals. This year’s AFCON is the 18th time the Nigerian side will be appearing in the African football showpiece.

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