News

Nigeria qualifies for AFCON 2021

Nigeria have qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for Cameroon ahead of their Match Day 5 fixture.

This happened after Sierra Leone played a goalless draw with Lesotho on Saturday.

Lesotho hosted Sierra Leone in the earlier fixture at the Setsoto Stadium in Maseru, drawing 0-0.

This meant table-toppers Nigeria with eight points have secured their 2021 AFCON ticket, while the Benin Republic with seven points can also ensure qualification.

But this will be if they get a draw against visiting Nigeria.

Sierra Leone with four points occupied the third spot on the log.

They will be counting on the Super Eagles to do them the favour of beating the Squirrels in Port Novo.

Nigeria’s victory over the Benin Republic will give the Leone Stars a slim hope of qualification heading into their penultimate round fixture.

Bottom-placed Lesotho with three points are out of the race and will be playing for pride against the Super Eagles at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Tuesday.

GROUP L MP W D L Pts

1. Nigeria 4 2 2 0 8

2. Benin 4 2 1 1 7

3. Sierra Leone 5 0 4 1 4

4. Lesotho 5 0 3 2 3

TruetellsNigeria

Recent Posts

Crusoe Osagie’s Misleading Statements About Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) – By Sulaiman Aledeh

Crusoe Osagie I initially chose to remain silent in response to your recent statements, but…

6 hours ago

Over 20 Children Reportedly Killed In Stampede Over Xmas Gift At Ibadan Radio Station

Tragedy has struck in the city of Ibadan following a stampede that occurred at Agidigbo…

7 hours ago

TECNO’s Journey in 2024 Shaped by Innovation, Value, and Connection

As 2024 draws to a close, TECNO’s impact on the tech landscape is undeniable. This…

7 hours ago

President Tinubu ‘Declares’ Automatic Second Term For All Lawmakers (VIDEO)

There was drama at the national assembly  when President Bola Ahmed declared an automatic re-election…

7 hours ago

President Tinubu presents N47.9tn 2025 Budget proposal to the National Assembly

President Bola Tinubu is currently at the National Assembly a 2025 budget estimate of N47.9…

7 hours ago

How FG paid N199billion as electricity subsidy for Nigerians in December

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stated that the government of Nigeria paid N199…

7 hours ago