In their final Group A encounter of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to advance to the round of 16.
Nigeria scored an own goal in the 37th minute when Guinea-Bissau defender Opa Sangante hammered Moses Simon’s cross into the goal despite the team’s dismal performance.
Nigeria advances to the Round of 16 after winning and taking second place in Group A with seven points. Guinea-Bissau, having dropped to fourth position with zero points, is not returning to the AFCON 2023.
