CURRENT REPORT BLOG The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured their place in the Round of 16 in the 2023 African Cup of Nations by defeating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their final Group A match. Despite a less-than-impressive performance, Nigeria capitalized on a 37th-minute own goal scored by Guinea-Bissau’s defender Opa Sangante, who inadvertently directed Moses Simon’s cross into the net. With this victory, Nigeria claimed the second position in Group A with a total of 7 points, earning them qualification for the knockout stage. Conversely, Guinea-Bissau exited the tournament after finishing in fourth place with zero points.
The Nigerian Super Eagles’ qualification underscores their resilience and ability to advance in the competition despite challenges. The team will now move forward to the Round of 16 with the aim of building on their performance and making a strong impact in the latter stages of the tournament.
