CHAN 2024: Super Eagles B bow out with 2-0 win over Congo
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B wrapped up their CHAN 2024 campaign on a high note with a 2-0 victory over Congo’s Red Devils yesterday. The result, though not enough to secure progression, allowed the home-based Eagles to restore some pride after back-to-back defeats. Nigeria finished third in Group D with three points, while Sudan topped the […]
Super Eagles B bow out with 2-0 win over Congo
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B wrapped up their CHAN 2024 campaign on a high note with a 2-0 victory over Congo’s Red Devils yesterday.
The result, though not enough to secure progression, allowed the home-based Eagles to restore some pride after back-to-back defeats.
Nigeria finished third in Group D with three points, while Sudan topped the group following a goalless draw with defending champions Senegal. Congo ended bottom with two points.
Remo Stars forward Sikiru Alimi proved decisive, setting up the opener before sealing the contest in stoppage time. NPFL revelation Anas Yusuf justified his first start of the tournament by breaking the deadlock in the 56th minute, converting after Alimi’s knockdown.
Congo’s misery deepened late on when Atipo was sent off for a reckless challenge on Alimi. Moments later, Alimi made the advantage count, doubling Nigeria’s lead with a diving header in added time.
Teen goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt enjoyed a calm senior debut, barely tested throughout the encounter as Nigeria finally registered both their first goals and first points of the tournament.
Attention now shifts back to domestic action, with the Nigeria Premier Football League season kicking off this weekend. Meanwhile, head coach Eric Chelle will turn focus to Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, with key fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa looming in September.