Nigeria’s Super Eagles bowed out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN PAMOJA 2024) despite ending their group stage campaign with a 2–0 win against Congo in Dar es Salaam. Goals from Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi gave Nigeria a much-needed victory, but the win was not enough to secure qualification for the quarterfinals.
Nigeria finished with three points, trailing Sudan and Senegal, who advanced after picking up more points in earlier fixtures. Head coach Salisu Yusuf praised his players for their fighting spirit, noting that the team showed resilience despite the early setback of losing their opening matches.
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) expressed pride in the players, emphasizing that the result is a foundation to build upon ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Football fans on social media celebrated the win but expressed disappointment that the team failed to progress further.
While Nigeria’s journey ends here, the 2–0 victory over Congo restored national pride and gave fans hope for future competitions.
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