Nigeria beat Sudan, into AFCON knockouts
Nigeria recorded a comfortable 3-1 win over Sudan in Garoua at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, ensuring that they progress to the knockout phase.
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KO
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First Half begins.
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3
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Samu Chukwueze Goal
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45
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Taiwo Awoniyi Goal - Header
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HT
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First Half ends, Nigeria 2, Sudan 0.
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45
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On: Al-Gozoli Nooh|Off: Musab Eisa
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45
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On: Dhiya Mahjoub|Off: Gomaa Abbas Omer
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45
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On: Alex Iwobi|Off: Samu Chukwueze
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46
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Moses Simon Goal
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57
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Joe Aribo Yellow Card
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64
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On: Mohamed Hassoiun|Off: Yasin Hamed
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65
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On: Ahmed Musa|Off: Kelechi Iheanacho
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65
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On: Kelechi Nwakali|Off: Joe Aribo
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69
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Ola Aina Yellow Card
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70
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Walieldin Khidir Penalty - Scored
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82
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On: Sadiq Umar|Off: Taiwo Awoniyi
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88
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On: Sharif Makki|Off: Abdel Raouf
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88
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On: Mohamed Hakeem|Off: Salaheldin Nemer
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FT
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Second Half ends, Nigeria 3, Sudan 1.
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Nigeria
NGA
Sudan
SUD
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4-2-2-2
- Okoye
- Sanusi
- Omeruo
- Troost-Ekong
- Aina
- Ndidi
- AriboOn: Kelechi Nwakali | Off: Joe Aribo
- Simon
- ChukwuezeOn: Alex Iwobi | Off: Samu Chukwueze
- AwoniyiOn: Sadiq Umar | Off: Taiwo Awoniyi
- IheanachoOn: Ahmed Musa | Off: Kelechi Iheanacho
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Saves
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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12
Zaidu Sanusi
Goals
0
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2
Ola Aina
69'
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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10
Joe Aribo
57'
Goals
0
65'
25
Kelechi Nwakali
Goals
0
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19
Taiwo Awoniyi
45'
Goals
1
82'
24
Sadiq Umar
Goals
0
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Goals
0
65'
7
Ahmed Musa
Goals
0
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15
Moses Simon
46'
Goals
1
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17
Samu Chukwueze
3'
Goals
1
45'
18
Alex Iwobi
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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26
Olisa Ndah
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Saves
0
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Saves
0
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Goals
0
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Game Information
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VENUE: Stade Omnisport de Garoua
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Garoua
Match Commentary
| - | Match ends, Nigeria 3, Sudan 1. | |
| 90'+5' | Second Half ends, Nigeria 3, Sudan 1. | |
| 90'+4' | Kelechi Nwakali (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half. |
Match Stats
Possession
58%
42%
Shots (on Goal)
17 (8)
5 (2)
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| 7 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
Data is currently unavailable.
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
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| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 3 | -3 | 1 |
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