Two second half goals from Ikechukwu Uche and Aaron Samuel were enough
for Nigeria as the Super Eagles moved closer to qualification for the 2015
African Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Congo at Pointe Noire, Sl10.ng
reports.
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.
Both sides battled for supremacy in midfield and clearly showed that
they needed the maximum points.
A perfectly executed team move was well connected by Emmanuel Emenike
but the Fenerbahce man failed to beat the goalkeeper.
The remaining action in the first 45 minutes was scrappy with the two
sides not showing the willingness to get the opener.
The second half was ignited with the introduction of Sone Aluko who ran
rings around the hosts.
In the 58th minute, the moment for Nigeria to score arrived when Massa
fouled Emenike in the 18-yard box after the impressive John Obi Mikel put him
through on goal.
Returning Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche kept his cool to score for
the African champions from the penalty spot.
The hosts were awarded a spot kick few minutes later, 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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