The Super Eagles of Nigeria are through to next year Africa Cup of Nations after group rivals Lesotho played out a 0-0 draw against Sierra Leone in the other group game.
The result has rendered Super Eagles clash against Benin Republic inconsequential as both teams now have an unassailable lead as the two top teams in the group.
Sierra Leone who are third can only finish with six points, one less than the present tally of Benin Republic with bottom of the table Lesotho on two points with the chance of finishing with a maximum point of five. Nigeria sit top of the group with eight points.