Far-too-early predictions: Will Nigeria win 2022 Africa Cup of Nations?
ESPN looks forward to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, making far-too-early predictions and a group-by-group rundown after the draw.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
0-0-2, 4th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
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2022 WCQ Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Zambia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| Mauritania | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |