The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday defeated Chad 2 – 0 in an African Cup of Nations qualifier played in Kaduna. The two goals were scored in the second half with Gbolahan Salami scoring the first goal while Odion Ighalo netted the second from the penalty spot after being brought down by a Chadian defender. Ogenyi Onazi saw red when he confronted the Chadian defender.

Nigeria’s Line up: Vincent Enyeama, Kenneth Omeruo, Kingsley Madu, Willian Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Michael Babatunde, Ogenyi Onazi, Anderson Esiti, Ahmed Musa, Gbolahan Salami and Aaron Samuel. Subs: Rabiu Ibrahim, Odion Ighalo and John Ogu.