Super Eagles of Nigeria regain top spot in Group A after their 1-0 win through Moses Simon’s spot kick in the 30-minute in their matchday four reverse fixture of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers on Monday in Bissau.
After Guinea-Bissua’s victory in Abuja, it was evident that Nigeria must win to avenge their shock first-leg loss.
The three-time African champions were victorious. As a result, the Super Eagles, on nine points, reclaim the top spot in Group A from Guinea-Bissau, who are second on seven points.
Head coach Jose Peseiro made five changes, with Semi Ajayi, Kenneth Omeruo, Frank Onyeka, Terem Moffi and Moses Simon making their starting eleven.
The next matches in the qualifiers are in June when Super Eagles visit Sierra Leone as Guinea-Bissau battles things with Sao Tome before the final round of matches in September.
Interestingly, any of the top three nations can still qualify in this group.
Meanwhile, Algeria and Morocco, both North African nations, have qualified for the 34th edition of the biennial African International association football tournament organized by CAF.
The tournament is set to be hosted by Ivory Coast for the second time.
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