AFCON 2019: Odion Ighalo on target as Nigeria beat Burundi
Nigeria secured a narrow 1-0 win against newcomers Burundi in their first game of the 2019 AFCON thanks to Odion Ighalo’s late strike.
Burundi were composed and organized in the first few minutes of the game and forced Nigeria to work hard to keep the ball.
Mikel had the opportunity to put the Super Eagles in front but his header from the corner was way wide.
Nsabiyumva also came close to scoring for Burundi but was unlucky as his header glanced the crossbar.
Nigeria dominated the first half but couldn’t find a way to break the Burundi defence, the first half ended goallessly.
Nigeria continued to press in the second half but couldn’t find the breakthrough until Ighalo came on for Onachu and made an instant impact with a goal in the 77th minute.
The Super Eagles controlled the game until full time.
