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BREAKING: Nigeria beat Guinea 1-0, become first team to qualify for AFCON 2019 Round of 16

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Wednesday, defeated the Syli Nationale of Guinea 1-0 in their second Group B game at the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

Kenneth Omeruo put the Super Eagles ahead with a header in the 73rd minute after converting Simon Moses’ corner.

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Though the Guinea dominated the game in the first half, the Super Eagles came back into the second half with a better display to secure six points from two games.

The Super Eagles have now qualified for the knockout stage as the first team to make it through with six points.

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