Kelechi Iheanacho struck a superb first half finish for a 1-0 victory at the start of Group D action in Garoua.
But despite all the setbacks, Nigeria gave their supporters much to enthuse over with Tuesday’s showing.Champions Algeria were held to a disappointing goalless draw in Group E by Sierra Leone, making their return to the finals for the first time since 1996. Iheanacho, who is now Nigeria's lead striker for the finals, crashed a half-volley from the edge of the box into the top corner after 30 minutes to settle the contest.
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