Nigeria players celebrate after taking the lead against Guinea-Bissau at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Nigeria win secures AFCON round-of-16 spot

Nigeria booked their passage into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a first-half own goal from Guinea-Bissau's Opa Sangante handed them a 1-0 victory on Monday, which was enough to earn them second place in Group A.
Jan 22, 2024, 07:36 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria
  • KO
  • 36
  • 44
  • HT
  • 45
  • 50
  • 63
  • 68
  • 80
  • 80
  • 88
  • 90+4
  • 90+4
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Guinea-Bissau 0, Nigeria 1.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Guinea-Bissau 0, Nigeria 1.
90'+5'
Zé Turbo (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
GNBNGA
Possession
50.6%
49.450.6
49.4%
Shots on Goal
5
1
Shot Attempts
12
11
Yellow Cards
0
3
Corner Kicks
3
2
Saves
1
5