The Super Eagles moved into second place in Group L after a home win in Uyo, keeping pace with early leaders Guinea-Bissau.
Cameroon began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over the Comoros in Garoua.
High-profile managerial arrivals are drawing attention as national teams begin their qualification campaigns for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The first round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers kicks off Thursday, with matches featuring Morocco against Gabon, Egypt against Angola, Algeria against Zambia, and Tunisia against Uganda.
Real Madrid's Yan Diomande headlines a star-studded Ivory Coast side as they face a depleted Ghana in an early Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says postponement is "not an option" as the three East African co-hosts race against time to be ready for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.