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AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria back on top of group A

By accuratenewsng 28/03/2023

Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to the summit of Group A after defeating the wild dogs of Guinea Bissau in the second leg of their African cup of Nations, AFCON Qualifiers.

Nigeria dropped to second in the group after a shocking loss to Guinea Bissau at the Abuja National Stadium, Abuja last Friday.

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But, a 30th minute strike from the penalty spot by Moses Simon was enough to earn the Super Eagles a one nil victory yesterday and return to the top of Group A with 9 points.

Guinea Bissau are back to second place with 7 points, Sierra Leone in third with 5 points, while Sao Tome and Principe sits bottom of the group with just a point.

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