Nigeria begin their AFCON 2017 qualifier on a flying note with a 2-0 win against Chad.
Stephen Keshi gave international debuts to Kingsley Madu, William Troost-Ekong and Anthony Esiti on his comeback as handler of the national team, while captain Vincent Enyeama made his 101st appearance – becoming the highest-capped Nigerian player ever.
The former African champions struggled to impose themselves in the first half, but it was the visitors who came close to taking the lead. But Vincent Enyeama produced a superb save to keep the score goalless at the break.
Second-half goals from Gbolahan Salami and Odion Ighalo sealed an ultimately comfortable win in Kaduna.