The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the AFCON Finals after the team top Group D following a draw with Benin Republic.
By this feat, the Super Eagles
have joined 13 other nations to book their spots in next year’s Africa Cup to be hosted by Morocco.
In a match played in Abidjan, the Ivorian capital, the Nigerian side forced Benin Republic to 1-1 to win Group D of the final qualifying phase, having garnered a total of 11 points from five matches.
The results leave Benin Republic with no option but to beat Libya away on Matchday 6 on Monday to fence off Rwanda.
Other finalists include 1976 champions Morocco, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria, DR Congo, Senegal and South Africa.
The draw was made possible through top striker, Victor Osimhen, ensured Nigeria did not lose to Benin again with his equaliser in the 81st minutes after Mohamed Tijani had shot the hosts ahead in the 16th minute.
