The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a spot in the knockout stage of the African Cup of Nations by defeating Guinea Bissau with a score of 1-0.
The decisive goal came from an own goal by Guinea Bissau’s central defender. With this victory, Nigeria advances to the round of 16 in the ongoing tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.
The result places Nigeria second in Group A, behind Equatorial Guinea, who are at the top with seven points and a +6 goal difference.
Cote d’Ivoire finished third with three points, while Guinea Bissau did not earn any points in the group stage.
