Goals from Anthony Okpotu, Dayo Ojo and Rabiu Ali were all the home-based Super Eagles needed to earn a 3-1 comeback win over Equatorial Guinea in the final group game at the ongoing African Nations Championship in Algeria.
With seven points from three games, Nigeria finished tops ahead of Libya, Rwanda and Equatorial Guinea.
The Salisu Yusuf lads will battle the second placed team in Group D of the tournament.
Against the run of play, Salvador Nsi nodded Equatorial Guinea into the lead in the 40th minute.
Striker Okpotu leveled scores for Nigeria in the 58th minute.
The forward’s diving header connected Osas Okoro’s cross from the right flank.
Dayo Ojo’s 20-yard strikes increased the tally for Nigeria in the 68th minute before Rabiu Alli converted a penalty to put score at 3-1.
At Grand Stade de Tanger, Libya pipped Rwanda by a lone goal to qualify for the last eight along with Nigeria.
Follow The Eagle Online Channel on WhatsApp
