Super Eagles came from a goal down to get their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign off to a winning start on Thursday, beating Sierra Leone 2-1 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
It was also the first win for new coach Jose Peseiro and a great confidence booster for the players who had before now gone five games without a win.
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Jonathan Morsay opened scoring in the 11th minute for the Leone Stars, heading past Francis Uzoho after he beat his marker in Nigeria’s box. Alex Iwobi equalizes five minutes later, rolling the ball past Kamara in goal, before Victor Osimhen doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 41st minute.
Super Eagles now sit second in Group A and will next face São Tomé and Príncipe next Monday.
