The Super Eagles needed an own goal to get victory in their final group stage match at the AFCON against minnows Guinea-Bissau, but in the end, they all count with Nigeria now through to the round of 16.
William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations team is the strongest national side he has played in.
An own goal from Opa Sangante saw Nigeria earn a 1-0 over Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations clash on Monday night in Abidjan.
Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo has said there remains no doubt The Super Eagles can replicate their 2013 success and win the AFCON.
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro is steadfast in his assertion that he will guide the Super Eagles to their first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013.