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Super Eagles defeat Guinea Bissau, reclaim top spot in qualifier group

THE Super Eagles of Nigeria has defeated the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau in their second meeting to reclaim the top spot of their group in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The Super Eagles defeated Guinea Bissau by a lone goal at the Estadio 24 de September on Monday, March 27.

The Nigerian national football team was able to secure three points with a goal from a penalty kick by Moses Simon.

With nine points from four games and two points above Guinea-Bissau, the Nigerian national team has reclaimed the top spot in the group.




     

     

    The Eagles will play Sierra Leone in June and host Sao Tome and Principe in their final match of the qualification series.

    The top two teams in the group will automatically secure tickets for the African Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast in 2024.

    The ICIR earlier reported that Nigerians expressed disappointment when the Super Eagles lost to Guinea Bissau last week.

    The Super Eagles lost the match by a lone goal at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

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