By Jacob Ajom
The Super Eagles took a giant step in their bid to earn a ticket to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Cameroon. The Eagles who now top Group E with 9 points from four matches need just two points to seal their place in the tournament which will be held early next year.
The Eagles who started the second round matches of the qualifiers from third improved their standing by winning three straight matches over Seychelles 3-0 in Victoria and Libya back-to-back in Uyo and Sfax. Nigeria’s chances for qualification were made brighter by Seychelles goalless draw with South Africa in Victoria on a day the Eagles were grinding out a 3-1 victory over Libya in Sfax.
With 9 points, two above second-placed South Africa, Nigeria look set for her first AFCON tournament since winning the biennial tournament in South Africa in 2013.
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