Super Eagles of Nigeria have automatically qualified for the Total 2022 African Cup of Nation, after Lesotho played a 0-0 draw with Sierra Leone today.
The Nigerian team currently sits at the top of group L with 8 points and two games to spare, while their closest rival Benin Republic occupies the second position with 7 points.
Sierra Leone and Lesotho has 4 and 3 points respectively, with only a game at hand. So it implies that Lesotho have been eliminated from the AFCON Qualifiers, even if they eventually win their dead rubber tie against the Super Eagles.
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Nigeria will be aiming to top the group by trying to get the maximum points against Benin and Lesotho.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles have already released their lineups against Benin Republic, with Alex Iwobi missing out. Rumour has it that he tested positive for Covid-19.
