The Super Eagles of Nigeria, now favorite to win the Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) after a string of other heavyweight departures from the competition faces the Palancas Negras of Angola for a place in the last four tonight. The game will be played at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium 6pm Nigeria time. Nigeria emerged group A winners and beat Cameroon in the round of 16 for the opportunity to meet Angola in the last eight. Both teams have met 10 times before, with Nigeria winning three and drawing five. Nigeria is favorite to win the game. The last time Nigeria were champions was 2013.
