AFCON 2021: Nigeria 3-1 Sudan: Super Eagles qualify for second round after convincing win
It was another convincing win for the Super Eagles of Nigeria after they recorded a 3-1 win over the Falcons of Sudan on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Two first-half goals from Samuel Chukwueze and Taiwo Awoniyi plus a Moses Simon strike in the second ensured the Eagles maintained a strong grasp of Group D leadership with six points from their first two matches while also confirming their place in the second round of the ongoing African Cup of Nations In the second half, the Sudanese rallied and pulled back a goal from the penalty spot after an error from Ola Aina but it wasn't enough.. The Eagles started with the same starting 11 that won against the Pharaohs last Tuesday. Samuel Chukwueze scored the opening goal after just three minutes of intense pressure from the Super Eagles as he coolly slotted past the Sudanese goalkeeper after a precise pass from Moses Simon. Mohamed Al Rashed tried his luck from 25 yards but Maduka Okoye ma...