Gernot Rohr’s men now have three points and could move to second position if either of South Africa or Libya win in the other Group E Match.
Captain Ahmed Musa put Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead in the crucial AFCON 2019 qualifier in Victoria, Seychelles, scoring in the 15th minute as his shot came off the crossbar, with the ball bubbling off the Seychelles goalkeeper into the net.
Chidozie Awaziem doubled Nigeria’s advantage with a second goal in the 34th minute after Kelechi Iheanacho’s free-kick fell into Awaziem’s path, who tapped it into the net for an easy finish.
Odion Ighalo made it 3-0 for Nigeria via a penalty in the 57th minute.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were playing catch-up in the Group E, which also parades Libya and South Africa.
In the first game of the group, South Africa came to Nigeria on June 10, 2017 to hammer the Super Eagles 2-0, while Libya beat visiting Seychelles 5-1.
Libya and South Africa had a goalless draw in the second game of the group. They have four points each, with Nigeria now third in the group with three points.
