Its 9 out of 9 for Nigeria

Nigeria Sunday evening defeated host Equatorial Guinea, 1-0 in Malabo to retain top spots in her group with 9 points.

Emerging as the only side in the group to have won all 3 games after a disappointing South Africa side failed to continue mounting pressure with a 0-1 loss to Sierra Leone in Freetown, the Super Eagles now only need to beat Equatorial Guinea at home next weekend to be sure of a place in the next round.

Captain of the side in the absence of Nwankwo Kanu, down with illness, Everton defender, Joseph Yobo jabbed in from inside the box off a corner kick after 5 minutes to register the only goal of the match in favour of Nigeria.

The Equatorial Guineans gave a good fight but the highly experienced Eagles side held firm to bag all maximum points.