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Wounded Super Eagles leave head up

Nigeria’s Super Eagles ready to face Congo in a CHAN Group D clash at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam. on August 19, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles bowed out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 in Dar es Salaam with a morale-lifting 2–0 victory over Congo.

However, goals from Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi sealed the win,  ending Nigeria’s tournament on three points just one short of qualification, a result that restored pride but came too late to save their campaign.

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