The Super Eagles have revived their chances of qualifying for next year’s African Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over the Red Devils of Congo in Point Noire, Congo.
The goals were scored by Villareal striker Ikechukwu Uche and China-based Aaron Samuel. The victory was made amends for the loss they suffered in the hands of the Congolese in Calabar back in September 2014.
The Congolese team seemed ready to take on the Eagles in the first half, but they crumbled in the second with Nigeria playing harder to take over the game.
The Nigerian side was awarded a penalty from Emmanuel Emenike’s surging run (fouled by the goalkeeper) and Samuel’s sweet curling goal for Nigeria was the second of the game.
Congo were second in the group with seven points from four games, three points ahead of Nigeria.
The Red Devils also had the head-to-head advantage and so the result now means that the eagles are now second place.
Nigeria will play against South Africa for the final qualification match on Wednesday at the newly built Akwa Ibom international stadium with strong hopes of reaching the Nations Cup.