Captain Ahmed Musa put Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead in the crucial AFCON 2019 qualifier in Victoria, Seychelles, scoring in the 15th minute as his shot comes off the crossbar, with the ball bubbling off the Seychelles goalkeeper into the net.
Chidozie Awaziem doubled Nigeria’s advantage with a second goal in the 34th minute after Kelechi Iheanacho’s freekick fell into Awaziem’s path who tapped it into the net for an easy finish. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are playing catch-up in the Group E, which also parades Libya and South Africa.
Ten minutes into the second half, Nigeria got their third goal as Ighalo registered a goal to go with his assist, converting a penalty after Samuel Kalu was brought down in the box. The hosts nearly pulled a goal back after the hour mark after an error from the Nigerian defence, but they were unable to take advantage.
In the first game of the group, South Africa came to Nigeria on June 10, 2017 to hammer the Super Eagles 2-0, while Libya beat visiting Seychelles 5-1. Libya and South Africa are goalless at the time of this report. But they have four points each, with Nigeria only able to get three points and come third in the group.
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