The Super Eagles of Nigeria commenced their journey to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nation with a 2-1 victory over the Squirrels of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, South South Nigeria.
The visitors took the lead as early as the fifth minute through Stephane Sessegno, but the Super Eagles equalized towards the end of the first half, when Victor Osimhen converted from the spot..
Samuel Kalu’s 62nd minute strike ensured Nigeria took all three points ahead of their second round of matche against Lesotho.
In other results Sierra Leone and Lesotho settled their encounter 1-1. Nigeria is therefore leading the group with three points while Benin Republic is last with no point.
Teranga Lions of Senegal defeated Congo 2-0 as Guinea-Bissau extinguished Eswatini 3-0.
2021 AFCON host, Cameroon and Cape Verde Island played out a goalless draw as Central African Republic spanked Burundi 2-0.
Angola fell 1-3 to Gambia in group D.
In group C Sudan destroyed Sao Tome and Principe 4-0.
Flames of Malawi consumed South Sudan 1-0 as Burkina Faso and Uganda settled their encounter goalless.
