Semi Ajayi opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 36th minute.
The Super Eagles will depart for Fés on Thursday for Group C clashes with Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda, as Egypt head to Agadir for Group B ties.
Egypt and Nigeria were scheduled to clash in a tune-up game in Cairo on Sunday.
Spain remains top of the global ranking, Argentina is second, followed by France, England, and Portugal.
Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal respectively secured their 2026 World Cup tickets with superb performances on Tuesday.
A goal by Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus in the 47th minute saw Ghana cruise into the World Cup.
He noted that the competition will serve as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in London.
The judge also accused Mr Chouchane of inciting the public against the president and attempting to overthrow the government.
South Africa is not the first to lose points for violating FIFA rules by fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualification.
ECCIMA’s director-general, Uche Mba, gave the assurance in an interview in Enugu on Thursday.
