By Daily Sports on February 1, 2018
Nigeria booked a spot in the 2018 CAF African Nations Championship final after beating Sudan 1-0 on Wednesday at Stade de Marrakech.
An early goal by Okechukwu Gabriel helped the West Africans secure a spot in the final where they will meet hosts Morocco on Sunday.
As early as the 12th minute, the Super Eagles were dealt a huge blow when goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa sustained an injury, forcing him to be replaced by Oladele Ajiboye.
Three minutes later, Sudan had a glorious opportunity to grab the lead in the 15th minute, but Ajiboye was quick to read the danger.
However, it was Nigeria who found the back of the net a minute later when Gabriel beat Elhadi Akram from close range with a low shot.
The defeat for the Sudanese means they will meet the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the third-place playoff on Saturday night. © Backpage TXT
•Photo shows Ikechukwu Ezenwa.
Source Daily Sports
Posted February 1, 2018
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