Ikechukwu Uche and Aaron Samuel both scored to keep Nigeria’s hopes of Africa Cup of Nations qualification alive in a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Congo on Saturday. The pair struck to ensure the Super Eagles still have a chance of reaching the finals heading into their last qualifier.
The game started at an electric pace with Thievy Bifouma probing and forcing Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama to make a great stop in the opening minutes.
Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche squeezed past the Congolese defence line and tried an audacious chip which was saved by Chancel Massa.
The hosts were awarded a spot kick of theirs but the reliable Enyeama denied Bifouma in the 65th minute.
Mikel was busy creating the chances in midfield. He threaded an amazing pass to the pacy Ahmed Musa and the CSKA Moscow man made Massa work hard with his effort.
Eagles bombarded the Red Devils for the killer goal and deservedly got the ”insurance goal” through Aaron Samuel’s left footed finish.
The match came to a disappointing end with unhappy Congo fans having to be dispersed, and the final few minutes of the game was delayed.
However after a short break, the game was completed and Nigeria head back home with the three points.
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