AFCON 2021: Premier League Club Reacts As Nigeria Beats Guinea-Bissau

Watford, the Premier League club, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and progressing to the knockout stages with a perfect record.

Nigeria had defeated Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final Group D fixture at the 2021 AFCON on Wednesday night.

The Super Eagles failed to score in the first half during the encounter but netted twice after the break.

Umar Sadiq converted a cross from Kelechi Iheanacho before William Troost-Ekong tapped in a loose ball after majestic footwork from Moses Simon.

The result means Nigeria’s 100 percent record in Cameroon remains intact.

Reacting, Watford, in a tweet via its Twitter handle, wrote: “Congrats, lads! A goal for William Troost-Ekong as he and @OkoyeMaduka progress to the #AFCON2021 knockouts with a 100% record!#TeamNigeria.”

Congrats, lads! 🇳🇬👏

A goal for William Troost-Ekong as he and @OkoyeMaduka progress to the #AFCON2021 knockouts with a 100% record!#TeamNigeria pic.twitter.com/si1Z9Mz0xe

— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) January 19, 2022

Recall that Nigeria beat Egypt 1-0 in their first fixture before they saw off Sudan 3-1.

The Pharaohs finished in second place with six points, thanks to a 1-0 victory over Sudan.