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Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Guinea-Bissau in their second meeting in days to take control of their group in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Moses Simon’s penalty secure vital points in a 1-0 victory over the Djurtus in a fiercely contested clash at the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Monday.
The Jose Peseiro-led team bounced back from the disappointing 1-0 loss to the Djurtus in Abuja on Friday.
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The Portuguese made five changes to the starting line-up that was defeated in the last game. The back two of Semi Ajayi and Kenneth Omeruo replaced Carvin Bassey and Kevin Akpoguma while Frank Onyeka came on for the rusty Wilfred Ndidi.
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In the attack, Terem Moffi and Simon got the nod ahead of Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman.
The rejig in the team demonstrated the demand that Peseiro and Nigerians asked of the Eagles. The response from the players proved fitting.
Nigeria almost took the lead within the first two minutes but Omeruo’s header from a corner kick was palmed away by Jonas Mendes, the Guinea-Bissau goalkeeper.
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