Nigeria revived their hopes of featuring the next year’s Tokyo Olympics after they fought back to beat Zambia 3-1 in a second Group B match.
Nigeria are now second on the table with three points from two matches with South Africa top on four points after their 1-0 win over Cote d’Ivoire.
Cote d’Ivoire have three points, while Zambia are on a point and bottom of the standings.
Defending champions Nigeria will now hope to go past South Africa Friday to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.
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Danger man Patson Dhaka put Zambia ahead on 11 minutes, when he finished off a great team play.
However, Orji Okwonkwo drew Nigeria level minutes later after he stabbed home from a corner taken by Sunusi Ibrahim.
Kelechi Nwakali put Nigeria in front for the first time on 65 minutes with a superbly taken free kick.
Taiwo Awoniyi made the game safe for the defending champions in added time when he slotted beyond the onrushing Zambia goalkeeper Banda, who dashed out of his goal area as Zambia chased the game.
Nigeria bossed the possession in the first half, but it was the Zambians who had more shots at goal – nine.
They took their chances after the break to get their campaign back on track after a losing start.
It’s everything to play for on Friday in Cairo.
