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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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