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Nigeria
08-20 01:00
2 - 0
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Republic of the Congo
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Nigeria
Republic of the Congo
Attacks
87
92
Dangerous Attacks
66
62
Ball Possession
59
41
On Target
3
0
Off Target
9054
2127
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End 2-0
95′
Hadi·Haruna
Qudus Akanni
94′
G. Obaje
A.Sikiru
93′
2-0
A.Sikiru
Assist: A. Ismail
92′
C. Atipo
90′
C. Atipo
89′
A. Souza
A. Yusuf
82′
Chadrack Ngantsui
Japhet Eloi Mankou Nguembete
81′
Carly Ekongo Landou
77′
olamilekan adedayo
75′
A. Ismail
66′
Carly Ekongo Landou
D. Moussavou
66′
Grace Euphrate Nsemi
Gosim Duvan Elenga
61′
R. Tochukwu
56′
1-0
A. Yusuf
Assist: A.Sikiru
Halftime 0-0
42′
A. Yusuf
39′
M.Egbe
37′
M.Egbe
32′
B. Ngatsono
29′
W.Nkaya
E. Andzouono
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Match Info
Nigeria began their CAF African Nations Championship campaign with a confident 2-0 victory over the Republic of the Congo on August 20, 2025. The Super Eagles controlled the match from start to finish, securing a clean sheet and three important points in the group stage. Nigeria's pressure told in the first half as they broke the deadlock with a well-taken goal. They doubled their lead after the interval, effectively sealing the match result and allowing them to manage the game comfortably. The Congolese team offered limited threat, with Nigeria's defense remaining organized throughout. This winning start puts Nigeria in a strong position to qualify for the knockout rounds of the tournament. The Nigerian coach will be pleased with the professional performance and the contribution from his entire squad.