As Nigeria’s Super Eagles get set to take on the Nzalang of Equatorial Guinea in Group A Completesports.com’s JAMES AGBEREBI gives five reasons why Jose Peseiro’s men must be wary of the football minnows.

– EQUATORIAL GUINEA HAVE BEATEN SOME HEAVYWEIGHTS IN AFCON

Despite just three appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations, Equatorial Guinea have defeated some of heavyweights in the competition.

In their first appearance in 2012, Equatorial Guinea beat current AFCON champions Senegal 2-1 in the group stage.

As host in 2015, they came from a goal down to beat Tunisia 2-1 after extra-time to advance into the semi-finals.

Also at the 2021 edition, Equatorial Guinea beat Algeria 1-0 in the group stage before sending Mali home in the round of 16 after edging them on penalties.

– EQUATORIAL GUINEA HAVE NEVER CRASHED OUT IN GROUP STAGE AT AFCON

The Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial

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