Home-based Super Eagles have bowed out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) despite beating Congo 2-0 in their final group game on Tuesday.
The Nigerian men, led by coach Eric Chelle, fell to a 1-0 defeat against defending champions Senegal in their opening game.
They then faced Sudan in an important second group fixture, and were stunned 4-0, forcing their exit from the competition.
Having a final appearance against Congo, the Eagles put up a fine performance to ensure they picked up the win amd bow out in style.
Home Eagles eventually broke the deadlock in the 56th minute after a cross from the left wing was headed down by Sikiru Alimi for Yusuf to finish with his right foot in front of goal.
Nigeria almost doubled their lead in the 82nd minute after Ismaila found himself in the right position, but failed to convert.
Congo’s Atipo was shown a straight red card for a rough tackle on Alimi in the 92nd minute.
Nigeria made it 2-0 in the 93rd minute thanks to a superb header from Alimi to finally seal the maximum points for the team.
Their CHAN journey however ends here.
