A goal from the penalty spot by Moses Simon in the 30th minute gave the Super Eagles a 1-0 win over Guinea Bissau in the return leg of a 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Cup qualifier on Monday.
After the shock loss to the Djurtus last Friday in Abuja, Jose Peseiro needed a win and it showed in his jubilation at the final whistle at Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau.
The Portuguese, who has been criticised for last Friday’s loss, made five changes in the Super Eagles team for the second leg against Guinea Bissau on Monday as he sought to avenge the shock 1-0 loss.
There was a complete reshuffle in central defence as Kenneth Omeruo paired Friday substitute Semi Ajayi. Also in were Frank Onyeka, Moses Simon, and Terem Moffi.
Super Eagles took the kick-off and immediately went in search of an early goal. Two corner kicks followed a long throw-in. The pressure led to stand-in captain Kenneth Omeruo forcing Guinea Bissau goalkeeper Jonas Mendes into a scrambling…