The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in their first game of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
The match bore significance as Benin beat Nigeria early morning his year during World Cup qualifying and was being coached by Gernot Rohr, the past Super Eagles coach.
Nigeria's caretaker manager, Austin Eguavoen started with a striking trio of Ademola Lookman, Boniface and Chukwueze leaving star player Victor Osimhen on the bench.
While experienced captain Williams Troost Ekong led Ola Aina, Basset and San Ajayi in the defence.
Ademola Lookman broke the deadlock in the first half in a well worked counter attack goal just enforced half time where he had to dribble past three players and slot the ball beyond the goal keeper's reach.
With the Super Eagles raising the tempo of the Uyo stadium after the halftime mark, the crowd gave a rapturous ovation as Osimhen was introduced with 30 minutes to go.
Not long after Osimhen extended the lead for the Super Eagles with a wonderful goal.
Lookman’s third goal sealed the victory for Nigeria who now have a commanding position in the qualifying group
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