With six goals scored by six players in three games, Super Eagles has the most lethal squad
The Super Eagles of Nigeria collected all available nine points in Group D with a commanding display, beating Guinea Bissau 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Nigeria had beaten the Pharaohs of Egypt and the Falcons of Sudan in their first two games in Group D, to book a place in the Round of 16, before brushing aside Guinea Bissau yesterday with the goals coming from Sadiq Umar and Troost-Ekong himself.
It was a record equalling fixture for Austin Eguavoen who was also in charge the last time the Super Eagles won all its group games in 2006.
After a goalless first half, Sodiq Umar opened scoring in the 56th minute to atone for his first half underperformance. Moses Simon’s introduction increased the intensity of Nigeria’s attack and led to the second goal. The Nantes forward’s effort hit the crossbar after beating three defenders and fell back into the pitch with Troost-Ekon tapping into an unguarded net. Although it was initially ruled as offside, after consultation with VAR, the goal was given.
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Umar and Ekong’s goals mean that all six goals scored by the Super Eagles have come from six different players.
Nigeria will remain at Garoua for their round of 16 tie as group winners.