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March 23, 2019
Nigeria’s Super Eaglesand three time African champions yesterday defeated the Pirates of Seychelles3-1 to end the 2019 AFCON qualifiers on a high note.
It was a dead-rubberfixture because the Super Eagles had already qualified for the 2019 edition ofthe African Cup of Nations to be hosted by Egypt in June.
Nigeria’s opening goalof the match came from the spot in the 35 minute when OdionIghalo converted a penalty that was awarded to the Eagles after a foul onWilfred Ndidi in the box.
Six minutes later, ahowler by the Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, provided the opportunity forRody Melanie to level scores for the visitors.
A goal each from HenryOnyekuru and substitute Simon Moses in the second half of the match played inAsaba, Delta State handed the Super Eagles the maximum points.
The Super Eagles willon Tuesday play the Pharaohs of Egypt in an international friendly at the samevenue.