The team spirit of the Super Eagles of Nigeria was highly strengthened in the first and second half of the match against Sudan at Garoha just after Samuel Chukwueze and Simon Moses scored to increase the qualification chances of the Nigerian team into the round of 16.
Undoubtedly, the impact of the 4-4-2 tactical formation of Super Eagles technical adviser Austin Eguavoen was felt, however, the early goals at the different halves also contributed to the pressure that the Sudanese team had to deal with.
While the Super Eagles forward were showing their attacking prowess, the Sudanese team was also unable to break the defense of the Nigerian team.
Taiwo Awoniyi scored a controversial second goal for Nigeria, in which the cause of the goal was attributed to the Sudanese goalkeeper’s carelessness. One can’t really say what was going through the mind of the keeper.
The Super Eagles team scored another goal at 54 minutes which was disallowed by the referee. Kelechi Iheanachor who couldn’t fathom what he did to the Sudanese defender before the goal was canceled returned to the match unperturbed.
The Sudanese team made their first substitution at 63 minutes in the second half. Just after that, Kelechi Nwakali was substituted for Ahmed Musa while Kelechi Iheanacho was substituted for Joe Aribo at 65th minute.
The intervention of the VAR at the 68th minute for a not so obvious push by Ola Aina, a super-eagles defender at the goal post area favored the Sudanese, the referee awarded a penalty after his attention was called to a defensive error. Ola Aina got the first yellow card.
Apparently, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the round of 16 leading in group D with 6 points. According to sports enthusiasts and the reality of the moment, the match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Guinea Bissau on Wednesday is going to be a mere formality for the Nigerian team.