Nigeria began the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title on a losing note following a shabby display against a well organised Congo in Calabar on Saturday.
Stade de Reim’s Prince Oniangue canceled Efe Ambrose opener within minutes before Thievy Bifouma’s brace increased the hosts’ deficit in front of the faithful gathered at the UJ Esuene Stadium.
Second-half substitute Gbolahan Salami grabbed a late consolation for the Super Eagles, but was too little too late to help avert a 3-2 disgrace.
Warri Wolves’ Gbolahan Salami Scored a Late Consolation for Nigeria.
The win means Congo are joint top of Group A standings, leveled on three points with South Africa but trail courtesy of an inferior goal difference, after the Bafana Bafana’s 3-0 win in Sudan last night.
Nigeria will travel to Cape Town, to play group leaders South Africa on Wednesday, if the country’s administrative fracas is resolved and an impending Fifa suspension is averted.
The Red Devils host Sudan same day, with the opportunity to increase their advantage well in their hands.
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