Super Eagles striker Alex Iwobi has said the dream of the team is to play in another final at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Iwobi replaced Mike Obi in the middle of the park in Wednesday's encounter with Guinea and assisted the team to a narrow 1-0 win. Following the result, Nigeria became the first country to qualify for the round of 16.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Guinea to become the first team to reach the last 16 at the 2019 African Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The Super Eagles earned their place for the next stage after a Kenneth Omeruo header gave them a 1-0 victory over Guinea, taking their points tally to six in Group B.
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During the 90 minutes match, a 77th-minute goal from substitute Odion Ighalo ensured the Super Eagles opened their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with maximum three points against the Swallows of Burundi in Alexandria, Egypt.
Gernot Rohr, the Nigerian coach started the game with Daniel Akpeyi in goal ahead of the first choice Francis Uzoho and Ikechuckwu Ezenwa. Akpeyi repaid the coach’s faith in him as he pulled off a stunning save to deny Burundi what would have been the opening goal after Cedric Amissi forced his way past the Nigeria defence before unleashing a stunning shot.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday has enjoined the Super Eagles to rise up to the occasion as they play against the Burundi national team, as they begin their campaign in the tournament. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, President Buhari charged the players to play every match for the honour of motherland.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be deployed at the final tournament of the 2019 African Cup of Nation billed to take place in Egypt.
