AFRICA NATIONS CUP: NIGERIA BEAT TUNISIA, 1-0, CLINCH BRONZE

However, the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia made several attempts to get at least a goal to stretch the game into extra time but the Super Eagles were decent enough to defend their lone goal. Ighalo, however towards the half-time, suffered a hamstring injury and he was escorted into the dressing room as he was unable to continue the game.

Penpushing further reports that the Nigeria’s Super Eagles had suffered a 2-1 defeat against Algeria on Sunday,  in which Manchester City striker Riyad Mahrez scored the winner in additional time.