Super Eagles of Nigeria avenged their shock first leg loss to Guinea-Bissau thanks to a Moses Simon penalty which sealed a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers on Monday, Completesports.com reports.
The Super Eagles, on nine points, reclaim top spot in Group A from Guinea-Bissau who are second.
Head coach Jose Peseiro made five changes with Semi Ajayi, Kenneth Omeruo, Frank Onyeka, Terem Moffi and Moses Simon making their starting eleven.
After dominating the early part of the first half, the Eagles broke the deadlock for the penalty spot which they held on till the end.
Omeruo had Super Eagles first attempt on goal in the 2nd minute but his header off Alex Iwobi’s cross was Palmer away for a corner.
Guinea-Bissau had a chance of their own in the 5th minute but the effort went just over the bar.
In the 7th minute Moffi’s goal bound shot inside the box was blocked away for a corner.
Victor Osimhen almost broke the deadlock on 23 minutes after a…
Source: Complete Sports
