Guinea was a tough challenge for Nigeria but the Super Eagles came out on top and secured their spot in the knockout stages.
2019 Africa Cup of Nations
1-0
Match Reports
Nigeria became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as they beat Guinea 1-0.
Three-time winners Nigeria scored the only goal in the 73rd minute when Moses Simon's right-wing corner was headed in at the near post by Kenneth Omeruo.
They now have six points from their two games after a 1-0 win over Burundi in their first match on Saturday.
The top two nations in each of the six groups advance, along with the four best third-placed countries.
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Match Events
6' CHANCE! Ighalo's shot saved
37' NICE TRY! Iwobi’s long shot saved
Attempt saved. Alex Iwobi (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Wilfred Ndidi.
59' CHANCE! Musa's attempt blocked
71' Keita subbed off after getting injured
Keita received some strong challenges and only lasted 71 minutes before he was substituted.
73' GOAL! Nigeria 1-0 Guinea (Omeruo)
Goal! Nigeria 1, Guinea 0. Kenneth Omeruo (Nigeria) header from the right side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by Moses Simon with a cross following a corner.
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