Nigeria’s Home-based Super Eagles will face the Squirrels of Benin Republic in the semifinals at the ongoing WAFU Cup of Nations Championship in Ghana.
The Squirrels, who were dumped out of the Championship of African Nations by Nigeria, defeated Niger 2-1 to claim the group’s top spot.
Nigerian-born Jules Elegbede grabbed a late winner after first half goals by both teams at the Nduom Sports Stadium in Elmina.
On Monday, Nigeria finished second behind host Ghana in Group 1 of the tournament.
Second half goals from Anthony Okpotu and Peter Moses gave Nigeria the last four ticket.
Ghana will battle Senegal in the second semifinal of the tournament.