SUPER Eagles of Nigeria today recorded an embarrassing 1-2 home defeat to Rwabda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in the concluding qualification stanza for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations ((AFCON) to be held in Morocco.
Although a dead robber encounter for the Nigerians, who had amassed 11 points from the previous five matches, have already qualified for next year’s tournament as Group D winners.
It was the three-time African champions who took the lead in the 59th minute through a fine solo goal from Samuel Chukwueze.
But the Rwandans replied with two quick goals from Ange Mutsinzi and Innocent Nshuti to claim their first-ever win over Nigeria.
This is the first defeat under interim manager, Augustine Eguavoen, who might be stepping down from the role.
Meanwhile, Libya and Benin Republic played a goalless draw in the other fixture.
Eighteen-Eleven Media