Former African champions, the Super Eagles, have qualified for the 2019 African Cup of Nations slated to hold in Cameroon.
The Nigerian side punched their qualifying ticket courtesy a one-all draw against perennial rivals South Africa at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on Saturday.
Al Nasr of Saudi Arabia star and the Nigerian Footballer of the Year, Ahmed Musa, led the former African champions along with Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho in the attack.
Gernot Rohr settled for Ikechukwu Ezenwa in goal
The goalkeeper got cover from Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Jamilu Collins and Kenneth Omeruo, while Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu and Samuel Kalu took charge of Nigeria’s midfield.
An own goal by Buhle Mkhwanazi gifted the Nigerian side the opener after 10 minutes from kick off.
The South Africans rallied and were to level score through a tap in by Lebo Mothiba in the 26th minute of the tie.
Nigeria leads the group with 10 points, while South Africa, Libya and Seychelles are on nine, seven and one points respectively.
In the other group game, Libya drubbed Seychelles 8-1 in Victoria.
The goalkeeper got cover from Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Jamilu Collins and Kenneth Omeruo, while Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu and Samuel Kalu took charge of Nigeria’s midfield.
An own goal by Buhle Mkhwanazi gifted the Nigerian side the opener after 10 minutes from kick off.
The South Africans rallied and were to level score through a tap in by Lebo Mothiba in the 26th minute of the tie.
Nigeria leads the group with 10 points, while South Africa, Libya and Seychelles are on nine, seven and one points respectively.
In the other group game, Libya drubbed Seychelles 8-1 in Victoria.