2022 Afcon Qualifier: Sierra Leone 0-0 Nigeria - Super Eagles still top despite goalless draw

Sierra Leone held Nigeria to a goalless draw in their 2022 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the National Stadium, Freetown, Sierra Leone on Tuesday 17.

2022 Afcon Qualification: Sierra Leone 0-0 Nigeria - Super Eagles take shot before kick off against Sierra Leone at the National Stadoum, Freetown. Photo: @NGSuperEagles

According to Goal:

The result at the National Stadium means the Super Eagles would have to wait to confirm their place at Cameroon 2022, though they remain at the summit of Group L with eight points after four matches.

The Super Eagles started the encounter on a promising note with Iheanacho registering the first shot on target in the third minute but his free-kick failed to beat goalkeeper Mohamed Kamara.

2022 Afcon Qualification: Sierra Leone 0-0 Nigeria. Photo: @NGSuperEagles

A few minutes before the half-hour mark, Sierra Leone had their first real chance but Mohamed Buya Turay's strike from outside the penalty area was comfortably saved by Maduka Okoye.

Iheanacho had another chance to fire Rohr’s side ahead but his effort did not find the target.

The Leicester City forward got the ball into the back of the net in the 61st minute after a cross from Alex Iwobi but it did not count because the Everton midfielder was in an offside position.

 

2022 Afcon Qualification: Sierra Leone 0-0 Nigeria. Photo: @NGSuperEagles

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa was shown the only yellow card of the encounter in the 71st minute while Akpoguma came off for Chidozie Awaziem shortly thereafter.

Nigeria are still Group L leaders with eight points from four clashes while Sierra Leone are third with three points from four matches