Odion Jude Ighalo celebrates with Ahmed Musa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Afcon 2019 goals: Nigeria 1-0 Guinea – Omeruo secures last 16 spot – as it happened
Nigeria booked their spot in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations last 16 with a hard-fought win over Guinea.
Odion Jude Ighalo celebrates with Ahmed Musa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Kenneth Omeruo scored the only goal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations clash between Nigeria and Guinea. Much like in their opening match against Burundi, the Super Eagles had to work hard for the result.
The Super Eagles’ preparation for the match was disrupted on Tuesday with players refusing to attend a pre-match press conference and briefly going on training strike over a reported bonus dispute. According to reports, the players were still owed their win bonus after the match against Burundi.
Centre-back Omeruo headed a corner into the net on 73 minutes to earn the Super Eagles a second straight Group B victory after beating Burundi by the same score four days ago.
Nigeria have a maximum six points, Madagascar and Guinea one each and Burundi are pointless in the group. The Burundians and Malagasies meet on Thursday.
Although the Super Eagles are not guaranteed to finish first, they are certain of a top-two finish and a place in the next round.
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Additional reporting by TSA Staff, agencies.
