The Super Eagles on Saturday showed
Champions stuff when they secured a crucial
0-2 win over Congo in their penultimate game
of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Eagles knew they needed not just a win
over the Red Devils at Pointe Noire and they
gave it their all to secure the needed results
which has now seen them in good stead to
make it to next years’ AFCON.
Two second half goals from returnee striker Ik
Uche from the penalty spot and Aaron Samuel
ensured that Nigeria jump to second spot in
Group A with seven points from 5 games.
The Eagles now need a win over South Africa
to seal their place amongst the sixteen teams
that would compete in Africa’s biggest football
tournament.
Saturday’s win for Nigeria, to say the least,
was hard earned with the likes of Godfery
Oboabona ending with torn jerseys and
Azubieke Egwueke with a bandaged head.
The vociferous Congolese fans did not even
help matters as they threw all sorts of
materials into the pitch as Nigeria raced to
the two-goal lead.
The development saw the Congo Nigeria game
been temporarily suspended for over six
minutes
Nevertheless, the Super Eagles held their
nerves till the final whistle and were proud .
- Premium Times.
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