Nigeria are now the highest-ranked team in the tournament.
“No words can describe how I’m feeling right now, but I’m happy,” he said.
Mr Gusau expressed gratitude to Mr Tinubu for his support to the Super Eagles.
Nwabali will have to wait for the outcome of the scan results to determine whether he will be eligible to feature in the crucial match against Angola on Friday.
Angola, Nigeria, Guinea, and now DR Congo are the four teams that have so far secured a spot in the last eight of the tournament.
Omeruo believed Nigeria could again become African champions in Côte d’Ivoire.
“We know it will be very difficult but we are prepared to get the win tomorrow,” he said.
“The objective remains the same, which is to take the trophy home,” said man-of-the-match player Kudus.
The victory leaves Equatorial Guinea needing a point against the hosts to book a spot in the last 16.
“Like I said, only God gives and takes,” said Peseiro.
