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The Super Eagles B team secured their place in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a commanding 3-1 victory over the Black Galaxies of Ghana at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports.
Heading into the second leg of the clash with the aggregate score tied at 0-0 in Accra, Ghana, Nigeria wasted no time assert dominance, as they scored three first-half goals to seal the tie effectively.
In the 19th minute, Remos Stars defender, Sodiq Ismail opened the scoring with a calm finish, putting the home side in the lead.
Watch the video here:
1st Goal – Sodiq Ismail:
What a pass from Nduka Junior and superb run from Sodiq. This is from the training ground #2025CHANQ
— Adepoju Tobi Samuel (@OgaNlaMedia) December 28, 2024
Two minutes later, captain Nduka Junior doubled the CHAN Eagles’ advantage, slotting home from close range to make it 2-0.
The Black Galaxies’ defence was punished again in the 25th minute when Rangers International F.C player Isaac Saviour capitalised on a defensive error to extend the lead to 3-0, leaving Ghana with a mountain to climb.
Watch the third goal here:
ITS THREE!! WHATS GOING ON
Nigeria 3-0 Ghana and its only 25 minutes pic.twitter.com/bBV4Fj1JwJ
— Ghana Naija Ballers (@GHNaijaBallers) December 28, 2024
Despite Nigeria’s dominance, Ghana managed to pull one back in the second half. In the 73rd minute, Stephen Amankuna scored a consolation goal with a well-taken strike, but it was too little, too late for the visitors.
The victory ensures Nigeria’s qualification for the CHAN tournament, set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in 2024, while Ghana’s elimination adds to their recent football struggles after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ayomide Oguntimehin
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