Nigeria 1 Guinea 0: Omeruo sends Super Eagles through as Keita struggles

Naby Keita failed to spark Guinea's Africa Cup of Nations campaign into life as Kenneth Omeruo's goal sent Nigeria into the last 16.

 

Nigeria became the first team to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout phase as Kenneth Omeruo's goal earned a 1-0 win over Guinea in Group B.
In a largely uneventful contest in Alexandria, Nigeria made the breakthrough when Omeruo headed in from Moses Simon's 73rd-minute corner.

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita returned to fitness to make his first start for either club or country since May 1, but could not inspire Guinea, who are in real danger of an early exit.