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Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali's injury as a result of collision with a Cameroonian player in the second round match between the two African giants in the ongoing Africa Nations Cup tournament provokes memories.
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Super Eagles advanced to the next round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday in Abidjan with a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau. The result meant Nigeria finished second, after group leaders Equatorial Guinea held firmly to Group A top spot after a 4-0 annihilation of hosts Côte d’Ivoire.
The feat marks Nigeria's first victory in a friendly game in five years.
The Super Eagles overcame Mozambique 3-2 on Monday, their first victory in a friendly game in five years, despite the absence of striker Victor Osimhen.