Afcon 2021: Nigeria 3-1 Sudan - Villarreal star Chukwueze inspire Super Eagles into second round
Nigeria cruised through Sudan 3-1 on Saturday in their second Group D match of the Africa Cup Of Nations (Afcon) 2021 in Cameroon.
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| Super Eagles of Nigeria celebrate victory over Sudan. Photo: @ng_supereagles |
It was the second win for the Super Eagles following a lone goal triumph over the Pharaohs of Egypt.
Spanish top flight club Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze opened scoring for the Super Eagles early in the 3rd minute of play after beautifully converting Moses Simon's pass.
Nigeria made it two in the 45th minute through Taiwo Awoniyi after defender William Troost-Ekong's header bounced off the striker and beat the goalkeeper of the Falcons of Jediane.
Moses Simon went ahead to triple the lead for Augustine Eguavoen's side in the 46th minute and the Sudanese ensured they pulled one back in the 70th minute from the penalty spot after defender Ola Aina fouled in the area.
With this outcome, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have scaled through into the second round of the tournament.
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