Goal.com · Mar 27, 2021
Nigeria celebrates as Super Eagles secure Afcon qualification
Super Eagles fans took to social media en masse on Saturday to celebrate Nigeria’s qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Even before a ball was kicked in their qualifier against Benin, the West African giants had already secured their berth in Cameroon due to results elsewhere.
Sierra Leone’s 0-0 draw with Lesotho in the group’s other qualifier meant that Nigeria, who headed into the match against Benin on eight points, could not be caught.
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Benin, in second on seven points, remain in the hunt, as do third-placed Sierra Leone.