Honduras U23 vs Nigeria U23 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

In 3rd place match action, Honduras Under 23 National Football Team met Nigeria Under 23 National Football Team on August 20. Nigeria came out on top, securing a 2-3 win.

The game turned on the 34th minute when Umar Sadiq found the net, tipping the balance in Nigeria's favor. Aminu Umar, Anthony Lozano and Marcelo Pereira added to the score with Sadiq scoring one more, setting the final scoreline at 2-3.

As Honduras and Nigeria square off once more, the memory of Honduras's 1-3 win in their friendly meeting from 9 years ago still lingers. Honduras's most recent match on August 17 resulted in a defeat to Brazil, and they'll be keen to make amends here. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last four home matches.

Nigeria are heading into this match following a defeat to Germany in the 1/2 final on August 17.

This Olympic Games encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Honduras Under 23 National Football Team and Nigeria Under 23 National Football Team throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Honduras’s leading scorer Alberth Elis and Romell Quioto have played significant roles in the team’s attack, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. Elis has already scored two goals in Olympic Games this season. Adding further support are Marcelo Pereira, Oscar Salas and Anthony Lozano, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Umar Sadiq and John Obi Mikel have been pivotal for Nigeria’s attack, combining to deliver important goals. Sadiq leads Nigeria’s scoring charts in Olympic Games this season with one goal. Nigeria’s offense has also been strengthened by Aminu Umar, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Honduras U23 - Nigeria U23 in real time.

Honduras U23 kicked off the game with Luis Lopez, Brayan Garcia who got substituted by Anthony Lozano on the 46th minute, Allans Vargas, Kevin Alvarez, Marcelo Pereira, Jhonatan Paz, Allan Banegas who got substituted by Marcelo Espinal on the 61st minute, Bryan Acosta who got substituted by Jhow Benavidez on the 62nd minute, Oscar Salas, Alberth Elis and Romell Quioto as starters, with Harold Fonseca, Johnny Palacios, Elder Torres, Jhow Benavidez, Marcelo Espinal, Brayan Ramirez and Anthony Lozano on the bench.

Nigeria U23's starting eleven were Emmanuel Daniel, Stanley Amuzie, William Ekong, Abdullahi Shehu, Muenfuh Sincere, Okechukwu Azubuike, Usman Muhammed who got substituted by Saturday Erimuya on the 90th minute, John Obi Mikel, Umar Sadiq who got substituted by Popoola Saliu on the 90th minute, Imoh Ezekiel who got substituted by Kingsley Madu on the 80th minute and Aminu Umar, with Daniel Akpeyi, Saturday Erimuya, Kingsley Madu, Ndifreke Udo, Oghenekaro Etebo, Popoola Saliu and Oluwafemi Ajayi on the bench.

Stats

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• Ball Possession: 48 - 52
• Total Attempts: 9 - 18
• Shots On Target: 6 - 8
• Fouls: 6 - 12
• Corners: 5 - 3
• Saves: 5 - 4
• Offsides: 4 - 3

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Okechukwu Azubuike, Muenfuh Sincere and Anthony Lozano were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since June 2016, the teams have gone head-to-head once. They met on June 6, 2016, in a friendly, where Nigeria secured a 1-3 victory. So, overall, Nigeria Under 23 Team have the edge in head-to-head matches against Honduras Under 23 Team in their recent history.

Recent Form

Honduras U-23's most recent outing ended in a loss against Brazil U23, while Nigeria U-23's most recent outing ended in a loss against Germany U23. Overall, Honduras have won two of their last ten matches, losing four and drawing four, while Nigeria have won four of their last nine matches, losing five and drawing none.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Honduras U23 and Nigeria U23 in real time. You can watch the goals by Umar Sadiq, Aminu Umar, Anthony Lozano and Marcelo Pereira as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Honduras U23 - Nigeria U23 are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.