The three-time champions open their campaign against Equatorial Guinea in Abidjan on Sunday with a team spearheaded by African footballer of the year Victor Osimhen.
Even with a series of withdrawals, Nigeria can call on some of Africa's best attackers, including Kelechi Iheanacho, Terem Moffi, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman.
But there is nothing like the same strength in depth elsewhere, with concerns in particular about the goalkeeping position.
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