African Nations Championship Preview: Niger VS Guine

Niger VS Guinea    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:04-08-2025 22:00 Monday
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Match Preview:
The Menas had a strong showing in the 2022 CHAN, reaching the final four. They are hoping to build on that success in this year's tournament. Their preparation has been impressive, with only one loss in seven warm-up matches, along with three wins and three draws. A key strength has been their defensive solidity, as they kept four clean sheets during these matches. This defensive foundation will be crucial for their success. They have also shown a good scoring touch, with six goals in their last four appearances.

Guinea, after securing fourth place in 2016 and a bronze medal in 2020, had a disappointing CHAN in Algeria, failing to reach the knockout stage. Their recent form is a cause for concern, as they are winless in their last five outings. Their lack of goals is particularly alarming, with only one goal scored in their last five matches. To make matters worse, Guinea will be without their star players, including Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy and PAOK midfielder Mady Camara, for this tournament, as CHAN is exclusively for players competing in their domestic leagues.

Match Prediction:
All signs point to Niger having the upper hand in this match. Their strong recent form, defensive solidity, and superior attacking efficiency give them a significant advantage. Guinea, on the other hand, is struggling to score and is without their key players. While the National Elephants will be desperate to rectify their past disappointments, their recent form and lack of firepower suggest a difficult opening match. Given these factors, Niger is more likely to win this match.