African champions Nigeria brightened their chances of qualifying for the 2015 African Cup of Nations courtesy of a 2-0 win over Congo in Pointe-Noire on Saturday.
Returnee striker, Ike
Uche, converted a second half penalty before China-based Aaron Samuel added a
second late on to the dismay of the Congolese fans, who threw missiles into the
pitch afterwards in anger.
With the victory,
Nigeria are now in second position in Group A of the qualifiers, with seven
points from five games, and stand a chance of defending their title, won last
year in South Africa, at Africa’s top football showpiece next year.
Congo, who defeated the
Eagles 3-2 in the earlier phase of the qualifiers, also have seven points but
are behind the Nigerians on the head-to-head to rule.
Group leaders South
Africa had earlier defeated bottom-placed Sudan 2-1 at home to secure their
place for the competition next year.
If the Super Eagles
beat South Africa on Wednesday at the new Uyo Stadium, qualification would be
secured by the Eagles.
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