The match played in Cape Verde saw the Super Eagles down by
one goal on 20 minutes.
Tavares D scored Cape Verde’s goal after an assist from
Lopes R.
Victor Osimhen got the equaliser for Nigeria on 30 minutes
to make it 1-1 at half time.
An own goal by Rochas Santos K. on 76 minutes gave the Super
Eagles 2-1 lead and they held on to win the match.
The Eagles now have six points from two games while Cape
Verde remain on one point.
Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr, named team captain Ahmed
Musa and Victor Osimhen to lead Nigeria’s attack, while Shehu Abdullahi,
Innocent Bonke, Kingsley Michael, Chidera Ejuke and Moses Simon were saddled
with the midfield role.
Maduka Okoye, who was in goal, received cover from Jamilu
Collin, Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem.
Nigeria leads the Group C with six points from two games
ahead of Liberia with three points, while Cape Verde and Central African
Republic have one point apiece.
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