In a thrilling encounter, Dele-Bashiru made a significant impact after coming on as a substitute for Alex Iwobi in the 74th minute, scoring the decisive goal in the 86th minute. He capitalized on a well-placed low cross from Moses Simon, finding the net and breaking the resistance of the North African side, who had resorted to various tactics, including time-wasting, to frustrate the Super Eagles.
Earlier in the match, the Super Eagles had a goal by Ademola Lookman ruled out for offside, a controversial decision that sparked protests from fans in the stadium. Despite this setback, the team maintained their composure and continued to press for a breakthrough.
The Super Eagles will now prepare for their upcoming match against Libya on Tuesday. A victory in this match would nearly secure their spot in the 2025 tournament scheduled to take place in Morocco. The team is looking to build on this momentum as they aim for success in their qualifying campaign.