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Nigeria 2-0 Chad: Ighalo and Salami seal victory

Odion Ighalo came off the bench to seal a 2-0 victory for 10-man Nigeria in their AFCON qualifying clash with Chad on Saturday.

Nigeria overcame a nervy first half to record a 2-0 victory over Chad in a fiery Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kaduna.

Stephen Keshi's side was made to wait over an hour before breaking the deadlock on Saturday, Gbolahan Salami eventually finding a way through before Odion Ighalo doubled the advantage with his first international strike.

Watford striker Ighalo netted from the penalty spot with 11 minutes remaining, moments after teammate Ogenyi Onazi had been sent off.