Nigeria edged past Liberia 2-0 in Morocco and are poised to finish as winners of group C, needing just a draw in their final game against Cape Verde.
Victor Osimhen and Ahmed Musa both scored from the penalty spot to see the grind out a result against the Lone Stars.
The Super Eagles go into their final group C game two points more than Cape Verde, who won beat Central Africa Republic to force the decider in Lagos.
Winner of the group will proceed to the Third round where they’ll be paired against another group winner in a home and away leg qualifier. Five teams will progress to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
