After a troubled start to their World Cup 2022 campaign, Djibouti looks to bow out in style when they take on Niger. The match schedules for Monday at the General Seyni Kountche Stadium, with kickoff at 7 pm.
The host’s are looking to do a double over their opponents after their last win against them at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Burkina Faso appeared to be on its way to securing a place in the World Cup qualifiers in Gabon when Jonathan Pitroipa gave them a 56th-minute lead at Stade de Marrakech.
The visitors’ good fortune appeared to have run out when an over-zealous teammate tripped Issoufou Dayo. Still, the Ligue 1 club refused to fold, and Youssef Oumarou was again the provider as he rifled home a stunning shot.
Holding on to third is the Dama Gazelle’s, who are guaranteed to finish in this position regardless of what happens in their final fixture.
The Algerian national team gave the Eagles of Djibouti a 4-0 thrashing in a friendly play at the Cairo International Stadium.
Bottom side Djibouti are the only team in the entire continent yet to pick up a point in the qualifiers ahead of their trip to Niamey.
Monday’s Visitors’ recent run is less than impressive, and their performances on this ground continue to be poor. However, the hosts may still have qualms about even victory here.
Niger vs Djibouti Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other, with Djibouti taking one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Burkina Faso 1-1 Niger
- Niger 0-4 Algeria
- Algeria 6-1 Niger
- Djibouti 2-4 Niger
- Niger 0-2 Burkina Faso
Away
- Djibouti 0-4 Algeria
- Burkina Faso 2-0 Djibouti
- Djibouti 0-4 Burkina Faso
- Djibouti 2-4 Niger
- Algeria 8-0 Djibouti
Niger Team News
The Togo striker, fresh from a double against Djibouti on the opening day of the World Cup qualifiers, will be looking to add to his tally of international goals after grabbing a brace in last year’s meeting. Adje was a substitute in the last game and a trademark cameo. It should be a full 90 minutes for him this time.
Djibouti Team News
A versatile midfielder who can play on either wing or behind the striker, Mahbeh is a vital part of the squad.
Prediction and Odds
We back Niger to make a comfortable win this week to end their qualifiers campaign.
- Niger Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- No Score: Away
