Villarreal’s internationals have completed the first set of group games in the continental tournament
Samu Chukwueze and Boulaye Dia both featured for their countries as they won their Africa Cup of Nations openers. The Nigerian winger started and played 72 minutes as the Super Eagles beat Egypt 1-0, while the Senegalese striker played 77 minutes as his team defeated Zimbabwe 1-0.
Côte d’Ivoire also beat Equatorial Guinea 0-1. However, Serge Aurier did not feature for his country due to suspension. Aïssa Mandi was unable to start the tournament with a win. The Yellows defender started Algeria’s game against Sierra Leone and played the entire 90 minutes of the 0-0 draw.
The matches that the Villarreal players will be involved with are the following (times in CET).
Samu Chukwueze (Nigeria)
- Nigeria 1-0 Egypt.
- Nigeria vs Sudan: Saturday 15th January, 5pm, Roumdé Adjia Stadium.
- Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Wednesday 19th January, 8pm, Roumdé Adjia Stadium.
Aïssa Mandi (Algeria)
- Algeria 0-0 Sierra Leone: Tuesday 11th January, 2pm, Japoma Stadium.
- Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea: Sunday 16th January, 8pm, Japoma Stadium.
- Côte d’Ivore vs Algeria: Thursday 20th January, 5pm, Japoma Stadium.
Serge Aurier (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Equatorial Guinea 0-0 Côte d’Ivoire.
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Sierra Leona: Sunday 16th January, 5pm, Japoma Stadium.
- Côte d’Ivore vs Algeria: Thursday 20th January, 5pm, Japoma Stadium.
Boulaye Dia (Senegal)
- Senegal 1-0 Zimbabwe.
- Senegal vs Guinea: Friday 14th January, 2pm, Kouekong Stadium.
- Malawi vs Senegal: Tuesday 18th January, 5pm, Kouekong Stadium.
