Leon Balogun and Victor Osimhen scored a goal each as the Super Eagles beat the Central African Republic on Sunday to avenge their shocking loss to the Les Fauves in the reverse fixture of the 2022 World Cup qualifier.
The Rangers defender scored in the 32nd minute of the encounter to break the deadlock in the clash in Doula, Cameroon.
He latched on to a cross to beat the CAR goalkeeper at his near post before Osimhen got the second goal just before the half-time break.
Nigeria had lost the first leg of the encounter 1-0 in front of a home crowd in Lagos State but maintained the lead in Group C of the qualification series.
Victory in Douala on Sunday saw Gernot Rohr’s men take a massive step towards qualification for the knockout and final phase of qualification for Qatar 2022.
Nigeria now lead the group with nine points from four games.
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