Victorious Super Eagles Return Today Ahead Lesotho Tie on Tuesday
By Niyi Busari
The victorious Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to Lagos today to start preparations ahead of their last group game on Tuesday, BSNSports.com.ng can report.
Having secured the ticket to the 2021 African Nations Cup in Cameroon even before their slim 0-1 win over the Squirrels of Benin Republic following a 0-0 draw between Lesotho and Sierra Leone in Maseru, the three-time African champions will consolidate on the away win to extend their lead at the summit of the group on Tuesday in Lagos.
Substitute, Paul Onuachu nodded Nigeria to victory in the 93rd minute to break Benin Republic 8-year unbeaten at home.
The Eagles after the Saturday group L match-day 5 win returned to their Golden Tulip Hotel in Cotonou after the match and will be in Lagos for the final-round game against Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
The 2013 champions are topping the table with 11 points in five games, winning their first game in five since the return of international football after a bit relief from Coronavirus bondage.
Nigeria will host Lesotho on Tuesday and the game will kick off 4pm.
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