A Troost-Ekong penalty in the second half was what Nigeria needed to beat hosts La Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 in Group A at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
A VAR decision gave the Super Eagles the penalty after the first half at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara D’Ebimpé ended goalless.
The captain took responsibility as he stepped forward to convert the penalty for the three-time champions.
The win boosts qualification hopes for the Nigerians after a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in their opening game last Sunday.
The Elephants would have to at least beat the Guineans in their final group game to stand a chance of making it to the Round of 16.
