Nigeria's Super Eagles secure a spot in the last 16 of the 2023 AFCON after defeating Guinea Bissau 1-0 in their final Group A match. Opa Sangante's own goal gives Nigeria the lead, while goalkeeper Jonas Mendes makes crucial saves to deny Nigeria from doubling their lead.
Nigeria ’s Super Eagles are through to the last of 16 of the ongoing delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON ) in Cote d’Ivoire following a 1-0 win over Guinea Bissau in their final Group A match yesterday. Opa Sangante diverted Moses Simon’s dangerous cross into his own net to give Nigeria a first half lead in the 37th minute of the encounter.
Nigeria had a great chance to double their lead when Moses Simon was sent through on goal just two minutes into the second-half but goalkeeper Jonas Mendes did a great job in getting low to stop the winger. Seconds later, Mendes came rushing out to prevent Victor Osimhen from getting onto the ball and causing some trouble. Nigeria kept knocking at the door and shortly after Osimhen saw a difficult header just missed the target
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