THE Super Eagles B of Nigeria secured their first victory at the 2025 African Nations Championship today, beating Congo 2-0 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Having already been eliminated following two defeats to Senegal (1-0) and Sudan (4-0), the Super Eagles B restored some of their pride.
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) top scorer for last season Anas Yusuf netted the opener in his first start, with Remo Stars striker Sikiru Alimi adding the second goal.
After a disjointed, goalless first half, Yusuf, of Nasarawa United, struck in the 56th minute to give the Super Eagles B their first goal of the tournament.
The largely drab encounter sparked to life in added time, first with a Congo player getting sent off for a reckless challenge after a VAR review.
Moments after the red card, Alimi headed home Super Eagles B’s second goal, straight from the free-kick awarded for the foul that led to the dismissal.
The Super Eagles B finished third in Group D, as Sudan and Senegal clinched the top two spots and advanced to the quarter-finals after their 0-0 draw also today.