AFCON 2019: Eagles beat Seychelles 3-1 in Asaba

The Super Eagles of Nigeria finished their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign on a good note after defeated Seychelles 3-1 in Asaba on Friday evening.

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Odion Ighalo scored first from spot kick after Leicester City midfielder was brought down inside bos 18 while Galatasaray forward, Henry Onyekuru added the second with a beautiful header.

The Seychelles side although equalized Ighalo’s effort, Levante star, Moses Simon added the last goal almost immediately he came in for injured Ighalo.

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Super Eagles is expected to face the Pharaoh of Egypt in an International friendly on Tuesday in Asaba, Delta State.

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