AFCON 2023: Nigeria qualifies after Kelechi Iheanacho scored a last minute goal in a dramatic 3-2 win over Sierra Leone [Video]

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On Sunday, it was a sweet victory for the Super Eagles as they secured their spot in this year's AFCON, to be held in Ivory Coast, after picking up their fourth win in qualification Group A following a tight triumph over Sierra Leone.

Midfielder Ndidi played the entire match on the coast of Liberia, while Foxes' striker Iheanacho was the late hero - claiming a 95th-minute winner after being introduced 20 minutes from the full-time whistle. 

City's No.25 was among the starting line-up, while forward Iheanacho was named on the bench for the match-up at Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, as two first-half goals from Napoli forward and Serie A champion Victor Osimhen gave the Super Eagles a strong lead after only half an hour. 

Mustapha Bundu got a goal back for Sierra Leone just before the interval, inspiring a potential comeback for the home side, who leveled things up in the 84th minute through winger Augustus Kargbo.

While a single point would've been enough to secure qualification for this year's tournament, Iheanacho was keen to have an impact, and netted seconds from time, when the striker tapped in a low cross from FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi. 

The win leaves Nigeria at the top of the group, with 12 points, and the Super Eagles face one more group stage game - with qualification already confirmed - when they take on bottom-placed Sao Tome and Principe in September.

See the highlight below:



Source: lcfc.com

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