The Super Eagles of Nigeria finished as group A runners-up after their 1-0 win over the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire.
Opa Sangante’s own goal made the difference in the last group A game for the Super Eagles.
However, despite the victory, Jose Peseiro’s men finished as second behind Equatorial Guinea, who hammered hosts Ivory Coast 4-0.
This means Nigeria will face the team that finishes in second place in Group C.
The teams likely to finish second are either Guinea Conakry or the indomitable lions of Cameroon.
Senegal currently top of Group C with six points, while Guinea are second with four points. Cameroon have one point and Gambia have lost all their fixtures so far.
Super Eagles will play its round of 16 games on Saturday 27th of January at the stade Felix Houghpouet Boigny, Abidjan.