Iwobi, Osimhen on Target As Super Eagles Fight Back to Defeat Sierra Leone in 2023 AFCON Qualifier

• The Super Eagles had to do it the hard way after they fought back from a goal down to defeat Sierra Leone in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
• Jose Peseiro had started the game with Victor Osimhen and Sadiq Umar in attack for the Super Eagles as he searched for his first win as coach of Nigeria
• Nigeria will next play Sao Tome and Principe in their second group game on June 13 as they try to consolidate their lead at the top of the group

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on a winning note after coming from a goal down against Sierra Leone.

Jonathan Morsay gave the Leone Stars a surprise 1-0 lead in an empty Moshood Abiola Stadium after beating Nigerian defender, Calvin Bassey to nod home.

Sierra Leone almost doubled their lead after a shot from their attacker hit the woodwork following a brilliant save from Francis Uzoho.

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The Super Eagles however picked up their tempo and responded as Alex Iwobi equalized to make it 1-1 in the 16th minute following a great build-up play with Moses Simon.

Victor Osimhen gave the Super Eagles the lead just before halftime after slotting in another Moses Simon assist to make it 2-1 in favour of Nigeria at the break.

The Super Eagles tried to extend their lead in the second half but met a resolute defensive display from the Leone Stars as they failed to cause another upset like they did the last time they battled from four goals down to earn a 4-4 draw against Nigeria.

Nigeria would hold on to earn Jose Peseiro his first victory as Super Eagles Manger after the Portuguese coach had lost his first two games in charge of the national team.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported the Super Eagles are desperate to put their World Cup disappointment behind them as they prepare for the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Nigeria is set to host Sierra Leone at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja and has been in an intense training session ahead of their opening game.

Sports Brief's photo reporter Emmanuel Osodi reports that the Super Eagles training session was supervised by the new coach, Jose Poseiro and had all top stars involved, including Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.