In this highly-anticipated AFCON qualifier, Nigeria will be looking to assert its dominance and retain its top position in Group A. With a strong squad, Nigeria holds the upper hand.

On the other hand, Sierra Leone, boosted by their hard-fought victory against Sao Tome and Principe, will enter this match with renewed hope. Their qualification dreams are on the line, and they will fight tooth and nail to keep them alive.

However, Sierra Leone’s track record in AFCON qualification matches has been underwhelming, winning just one of their last ten games.

Nigeria, on the contrary, has displayed resilience and the ability to stage comebacks, as shown in their previous victory when both teams met.

Taking all factors into account, it is likely that Nigeria will once again emerge triumphant.

Sierra Leone have scored 7 goals and conceded 6 goals in their last 5 games.

Nigeria have scored 13 goals and conceded 2 goals in their last 5 games.

The match prediction for the football match between Sierra Leone and Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification uses several algorithms including team form comparison, head-to-head (h2h), and other important statistics.

We use these advanced statistical models in combination with the most recent news and expert opinions to analyze data and come up with the most accurate predictions possible.