Eagles beat Seychelles in Asaba to end AFCON qualifiers on high note
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Pirates of Seychelles in Asaba to end their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign on a high note.
The Eagles, who already sealed their place in the 2019 finals billed to hold in Egypt, beat Seychelles 3-1.
Odion Ighalo opened the scoring in the 35th minute from the penalty spot after Wilfred Ndidi was brought down in the box. It was the forward’s 7th goal in the campaign.
The jubilation didn’t last long as the visitors levelled just five minutes after as Rody Malenie took advantage of a defence mix up in the Nigerian box.
Five minutes after the break, Henry Onyekuru put the Eagles back ahead when he headed in from Jamilu Collin’s cross.
Substitute Moses Simon then sealed the win with a fine shot from the left in added time.
Paul Onuachu made his debut appearance for the Eagles as he played as a substitute for Oghenekaro Etebo in the second half.
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