The Digest:
Nigeria secured a 2–0 victory over Congo in their final Group D match at CHAN 2024 but failed to progress to the quarter-finals. Anas Yusuf’s 56th-minute goal and Sikiru Alimi’s stoppage-time header helped restore pride, but earlier defeats meant their hopes of advancing were dashed. The victory came too late as Sudan and Senegal, with five points each, secured qualification.
Key Points
- Nigeria beat Congo 2–0 but failed to qualify due to earlier defeats.
- Yusuf and Alimi were the goalscorers for Nigeria.
- Sudan and Senegal topped Group D with five points each.
- Nigeria’s defensive lapses and missing key players were costly.
- Congo’s missed opportunities and red card sealed their exit.
- Coach Chelle acknowledged mistakes and lessons learned.
- Nigeria finished third in Group D, restoring pride despite elimination.
- Sudan and Senegal remain unbeaten and advance to the knockout rounds.
Nigeria’s early exit from CHAN 2024 was inevitable despite a 2–0 win over Congo. Mistakes and key player absences cost them, but their final win provided a sense of pride as they exited with lessons for the future.
Sources: Soccernet
