Omeruo
SportsTop Story

Nigeria beat Guinea to qualify for AFCON last 16

810


The Super Eagles of Nigeria became the first side to advance to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday as they beat Guinea 1-0.

Kenneth Omeruo scored the only goal of the game after 73 minutes, rising unchallenged to head home a corner from Moses Simon at the Alexandria Stadium.

Nigeria’s six points guarantees progress to the last 16 after a major improvement in their form from the opening game of the tournament.

 

Author

See also  Nigeria to receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccine in few days, says FG

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Tinubu Decorates Tunji Disu as Acting Police IG

President Bola Tinubu has officially decorated Tunji Disu with the rank of...

Just In: New Acting IGP Olatunji Disu Arrives Aso Rock Villa for Decoration

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has arrived at the Aso...

Breaking: Bandits Storm Ondo Celestial Church, Kidnap Six Worshippers

Armed attackers broke into a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) branch in...

FG Slams Ransom Allegations as Baseless in Niger School Rescue Operation

The Federal Government has categorically denied media reports alleging that a ransom...