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LIBERIA VS NIGERIA: SUPER EAGLES EDGE CLOSER TO WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION WITH 2-0 WIN

Nigeria has defeated Liberia 2-0 in a 2022 World Cup qualifying game played Saturday evening in Tangiers.
Victor Osimhen and Ahmed Musa both scored from the spot, as the Super Eagles boosted their chances of qualifying for the tournament.
Referee, Youssef Essrayri first pointed to the spot in the first half after goalkeeper Boison Wynney brought down Kelechi Iheanacho in the area.
Osimhen stepped forward and converted his kick in the 15th minute.
Musa then wrapped up the points late in the game with another penalty.
Nigeria continues to lead Group C with 12 points from five games, two more than Cape Verde who they will meet in their final qualifier.
World Cup qualifiers: Three African countries into next phase

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