Anything short of victory would have meant the Eagles not been able to defend the title they won last year in South Africa. Interestingly the last time AFCON was staged in Equatorial Guniea Nigeria did not quaifying.
With today’s victory, the Eagles seem determined to avoid a repeat of that scenario.
16.54
Second half underway in Pointe Noire.. Eagles must find a way to break the stubborn Congo defence
Second half underway in Pointe Noire.. Eagles must find a way to break the stubborn Congo defence
16.56
59' Ikechukwu Uche shoots Nigeria into the lead...The Eagles need one more goal to be firmly on course.
59' Ikechukwu Uche shoots Nigeria into the lead...The Eagles need one more goal to be firmly on course.
17.14
65mins Not looking good.. Congo look to have secured a penalty kick tooo.. Oboabona gets a yellow card for hand ball in the box
65mins Not looking good.. Congo look to have secured a penalty kick tooo.. Oboabona gets a yellow card for hand ball in the box
17.16
Enyeama saves Nigeria.
Enyeama saves Nigeria.
17.16
67mins' Fans throw plastic bottle at Ahmed Musa...
67mins' Fans throw plastic bottle at Ahmed Musa...
17.16
68' Onazi in heated arguments with the congo players who have a free kick in a dangerous area but was punched out by enyeama.
68' Onazi in heated arguments with the congo players who have a free kick in a dangerous area but was punched out by enyeama.
17.17
69' Ik Uche hustling hard for the second goal ..
69' Ik Uche hustling hard for the second goal ..
17.17
70' substitution Emmanuel Emenike out for Aaron Samuel.
70' substitution Emmanuel Emenike out for Aaron Samuel.
17.17
Aaron Samuel scored against Sudan in Abuja can he be the hero here in Pointe Noire?
Aaron Samuel scored against Sudan in Abuja can he be the hero here in Pointe Noire?
17.18
Meanwhile Oboabona swaps his torn jersey for another as the clock keeps tickling down.
Meanwhile Oboabona swaps his torn jersey for another as the clock keeps tickling down.
17.18
This is the standings for now in Group A South Africa, 11 points (qualified) Congo 7 points ahead because the have a better head-to-head record over Nigeria Nigeria 7 points Sudan 3 points.
This is the standings for now in Group A South Africa, 11 points (qualified) Congo 7 points ahead because the have a better head-to-head record over Nigeria Nigeria 7 points Sudan 3 points.
17.18
78' Ik Uche misses a glorious chance to put Nigeria in the lead.
78' Ik Uche misses a glorious chance to put Nigeria in the lead.
17.19
82' Congo making case for another penalty kick.. but referee waves it aside.
82' Congo making case for another penalty kick.. but referee waves it aside.
17.21
4 minutes to go, Congo spirited but Nigeria defending well and eating the clock whenever they can.
4 minutes to go, Congo spirited but Nigeria defending well and eating the clock whenever they can.
17.21
Another fantastic save for Nigeria keeps Eagles still in the frail...
Another fantastic save for Nigeria keeps Eagles still in the frail...
17.23
And Aaron Samuel does it gain !!! Congo 0-2 Nigeria.
And Aaron Samuel does it gain !!! Congo 0-2 Nigeria.
17.25
Game temporarily suspended...fans throw plastic into the pitch.. Nigeria sure on course.
Game temporarily suspended...fans throw plastic into the pitch.. Nigeria sure on course.
17.26
Congo fans exit the stadium in droves.... Big turnaround for the reigning African champions.
Congo fans exit the stadium in droves.... Big turnaround for the reigning African champions.
17.29
Tension mounts at the Stade Municipal as Police contend with the angry Congo fans.. Stadium almost empty now save for the Nigeria supporters .
Tension mounts at the Stade Municipal as Police contend with the angry Congo fans.. Stadium almost empty now save for the Nigeria supporters .
17.31
Referee calls for the resumption of action .. the pitch still littered with all sort of materials.
Referee calls for the resumption of action .. the pitch still littered with all sort of materials.
17.32
Tension mounts at the Stade Municipal as Police contend with the angry Congo fans.. Stadium almost empty now save for the Nigeria supporters .
Tension mounts at the Stade Municipal as Police contend with the angry Congo fans.. Stadium almost empty now save for the Nigeria supporters .
17.34
Oshaniwa gets yellow carded after exchange of words with Congo player.
Oshaniwa gets yellow carded after exchange of words with Congo player.
17.34
Full time: Congo 0-2 Nigeria ... Eagles on course for qualification.
17.38Full time: Congo 0-2 Nigeria ... Eagles on course for qualification.
Mission accomplished.. The Eagles have leapfrogged in to second place in Group A
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