In their final Group D match, the Super Eagles secured a hard-fought win thanks to second-half goals. Anas Yusuf broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, giving Nigerian fans a glimmer of hope. Sikiru Alimi then sealed the victory deep into stoppage time, scoring in the 93rd minute to make it 2-0.
Despite the triumphant end to their group stage fixtures, the mood remains somber in the Nigerian camp. The team's fate was ultimately sealed by the other group result, a goalless draw between Sudan and Senegal.
That 0-0 result ensured that both Sudan and Senegal finished ahead of Nigeria in the group standings, securing their places in the quarter-finals and sending the Super Eagles packing. It's a heartbreaking end for the team, who bow out of the tournament with a win that proved to be too little, too late.