
The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their Qatar 2022 World Cup Qualifier campaign with a 2-0 win over the Lone Stars of Liberia.
Gernot Rohr named a strong side for the game at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
Kelechi Iheanacho fired Nigeria into the lead in the 22nd minutes with a near post finish .
Iheanacho doubled the Super Eagles lead in the 44th minutes courtesy of an assist from Alex Iwobi .
Nigeria started the second half on a front foot and kept more of the ball in the second half.
The Librarians played a little bit better in the second half but failed to hurt the Super Eagles on the counter.
Nigeria defended so well and were Compact at the back all through the game .
The Super Eagles now tops group C of their world cup qualifiers courtesy of the convincing win .
Nigeria will play their second game of the qualifiers against Cape Verde on Tuesday .