Nigeria became the first side to advance to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations on following their 1-0 victory against fellow West African Neighbor, Guinea 1-0.
Nigeria centre back Kenneth Omeruo scored the only goal of the game after 73 minutes, rising unchallenged to head home a corner from Moses Simon at the Alexandria Stadium.
It was Nigeria’s second Group B win from two games, after beating Burundi 1-0 courtesy of Odion Ighalo’s 77 minutes strike.
Nigeria’s six points guarantees progress to the last 16 after a major improvement in their form from the opening game of the tournament.
Nigeria will face Madagascar on Sunday in their third and final group game.