Nigeria vs Libya

The Super Sand Eagles needed a victory in their opening group game.

Nigeria started the game on the front foot and the last edition's runners-up took a slender lead at the first half break with a 4-2 lead.

The Super Sand Eagles improved in the second period as they stretched their lead to 6-3 at the close of the half.

The third period ended goalless as the Super Sand Eagles recorded a much needed win which was their first at the tournament.

The win give the Super Sand Eagles hope of advancing to the next stage of the competition.

The Super Sand Eagles dominated the game from start to finish with a total of 12 shots on target compared to seven from the Libyans.

The Super Sand Eagles scored through a brace from Emeka Ogbonna and Abu Azeez, while Emmanuel Ohwoferia and Suleiman Ogodo scored one goal each

A win against Tanzania in their last group game will see them advance to the semi finals of the competition regardless of the outcome between Senegal and Libya in the other group game.

The Super Sand Eagles return to action against Tanzania on Monday, December 10 in their final group game.