THE Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Guinea Bissau 1-0 in the reverse leg of the African Cup of Nations qualifying match on Monday evening
Monday’s result means the Super Eagles, on nine points, have reclaimed top spot in Group A from Guinea-Bissau, who are now 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 Guinea-Bissau player was robbed of the ball but the Napoli striker could not direct his shot towards goal.
