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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria could confirm their place in next year\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations, even before they kick a ball against Benin Republic on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles currently lead Group L with 8 points, one more than second-placed Benin, ahead of the penultimate fixtures in the series.<\/p>\n

However, in the early kick off, Lesotho play Sierra Leone at home.<\/p>\n

The Leone Stars have three points after four matches, while their hosts have two.<\/p>\n

If the encounter ends in a draw, it would mean Lesotho can no longer qualify for the continental showpiece in Cameroon.<\/p>\n

It would also mean Sierra Leone cannot reach Nigeria\u2019s current tally of eight.<\/p>\n

However, no matter the outcome of the game, Gernot Rohr\u2019s men only need a point from their remaining matches to qualify.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Nigeria could confirm their place in next year\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations, even before they kick a ball against Benin Republic on Saturday evening. The Super Eagles currently lead Group L with 8 points, one more than second-placed Benin, ahead of the penultimate fixtures in the series. 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