AFCON 2021: Nigeria surface group phases with ideal record

Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final Group D fixture at the ongoing African Cup of Nations on Wednesday night.

The Super Eagles stopped working to score in the first half of the encounter, but netted twice after the break.

Umar Sadiq transformed a cross from Kelechi Iheanacho, before William Troost-Ekong tapped in a loose ball after majestic footwork from Moses Simon.

The outcome means Nigeria’s 100 percent record in Cameroon stays intact.

Nigeria beat Egypt 1-0 in their very first component, prior to they saw off Sudan 3-1.

The Pharaohs completed in second place with six points, thanks to a 1-0 success over Sudan.