Victor Osimhen scored four goals as Nigeria crushed Sao Tome e Principe 10-0 in Morocco on Monday to record the biggest victory in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying history.

Fans shone laser pointers at Egypt star Mohamed Salah as he missed in the penalty shootout, won by Senegal, in the second leg in Dakar.

Outraged supporters flooded the field of the sold-out 60,000 capacity stadium in the capital, after Ghana upset the home team by forcing a 1-1 draw to win the African play-off on away goals and dash Nigeria's hopes of appearing in the World Cup later this year.

Defeat was a massive blow for favourites Nigeria, who were chasing a seventh appearance in eight attempts since debuting at the 1994 World Cup.

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AFCON: The tournament gets underway next Sunday in Cameroon and runs until February 6, clashing with the European club season.

Nigeria have been forced to make four late changes to their final Africa Cup of Nations squad with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Watford winger Emmanuel Dennis missing it.

Victor Osimhen said Tuesday that he will be available to play for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations despite currently being out of action while recovering from a smashed cheekbone.

Former Nigeria midfielder Christian Obodo was driving around the southern city of Warri on Sunday when he said two armed men forced themselves inside his car.

Nigeria maintained their perfect record in third place playoffs at the Cup of Nations having won six other matches between the beaten semi-finalists.

Nigeria put itself on a collision course with FIFA in July.

Spokesperson for Enugu state police in southeast Nigeria said John Obi Mikel paid a ransom of about 28,000 US dollars.

Diego Maradona denied rumors of ill health the day after, telling reporters: "I'm perfect. I've never been better."

Lionel Messi took a journalist's suggestion seriously, leaving him awestruck.

A video posted on Twitter after Tuesday's game showed Maradona needing help to walk as Argentina survived in the World Cup thanks to a late goal.

Messi's quest for World Cup glory faces a much tougher test on Saturday as Argentina face a highly-fancied France side in the last 16.

Marcos Rojo scored the winner for Argentina as they beat Nigeria 2-1. Argentina will face France in the Round of 16.

Argentina have to get past Nigeria in their last league match to qualify for the knockouts.