The Chelsea loanee was the standout player in a Africa Cup of Nations game where the defences were on top in Alexandria
As a game, Wednesday’s meeting between Nigeria and Guinea was important without being memorable.
For the Super Eagles, the slim 1-0 victory qualified them for the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, the first team in the competition to do so. It also stretched to six a winning Afcon run going back six years and three editions ago. Back then, it seemed ludicrous, as Nigeria held the trophy aloft, that it would be their last appearance for over half a decade.