The Super Eagles of Nigeria have now confirmed their place at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations , even before the kick off of their game against Benin Republic in Porto Novo. This follows a goalless draw between Lesotho and Sierra Leone in the early kick - off in Group L. The result means Lesotho can no longer qualify for next year’ s tournament in Cameroon . It would means Sierra Leone cannot match the Super Eagles’ current tally of eight points . The Leone Stars now have four points after four matches , while their hosts have three , with one round of fixtures left . Gernot Rohr’ s men take on the Squirrels by 5 pm West African Time .