Nigeria vs Burundi: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick off time for AFCON match
NIGERIA kick off their Afcon campaign with a match against Burundi. The Super Eagles feature a host of top level stars and were unlucky to be knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage against Argentina last summer. Their opponents, meanwhile, stunned Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang by knocking his Gabon side out of qualifying, and […]
NIGERIA kick off their Afcon campaign with a match against Burundi.
The Super Eagles feature a host of top level stars and were unlucky to be knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage against Argentina last summer.
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Their opponents, meanwhile, stunned Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang by knocking his Gabon side out of qualifying, and will be looking to former West Brom star Saido Berahino to make a big impact.
What time does Nigeria vs Burundi kick off?
This Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash will take place on Saturday, June 22.
It will kick off at 6pm in the UK and Nigeria – that is 7pm in Egypt and Burundi.
The match will be held at Alexandria Stadium.
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What TV channel is Nigeria vs Burundi on and can I live stream it?
Nigeria vs Burundi will be shown live on Eurosport 2, with coverage underway from 5.45pm.
You can live stream this via Sky Go and Virgin TV Go online on your computer, tablet and mobile devices.
Eurosport Player is also available from £4.99 a month.
What is the team news?
NIGERIA SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi
Defenders: Kenneth Omeruo, Shehu Abdullahi, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Ola Aina, Jamilu Collins, Chidozie Awaziem
Midfielders: John Obi Mikel, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Peter Etebo, Moses Simon, John Ogu, Henry Onyekuru, Samuel Kalu, Samuel Chukwueze
Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu
BURUNDI SQUAD
Goalkeepers: MacArthur Arakaza, Jonathan Nahimana, Justin Ndikumana
Defenders: Karim Nizigiyimana, Christophe Nduwarugira, David Nshimirimana, Frederic Nsabiyumva, Omar Moussa, Omar Ngandu
Midfielders: Pierre Kwizera, Gael Duhayindavyi, Shasiri Nahimana, Gael Bigirimana, Hussein Shabani, Enock Sabumukama
Forwards: Fiston Abdul Razak, Cedric Amissi, Selemani Ndikumana, Laudit Mavugo, Saido Berahino, Elvis Kamsoba, Mohamed Amissi, Francis Mustafa