Reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions, Nigeria, began their 2015 qualifying campaign on a sour note after suffering a shock 3-2 home defeat to Congo Brazzaville in Calabar.
Boasting an incredible 33-year run without defeat at home in
a competitive match, the Super Eagles started in the best possible manner with
Efe Ambrose headed them in front with 13 minutes on the clock.
However, the lead lasted for only two minutes as Congo’s Prince
Oniangue pounced on some suspect defending from the 3-time Africa champions to
net the equalizer.
The visitors grabbed their second goal five minutes before
the breather, UD Almeria forward Thievy Bifouma beating Austin Ejide in
Nigerian goal with a lovely freekick.
Bifouma made it 3-1 to Congo 8 minutes into the second half
through a spotkick after he had been fouled inside the box by Ogenyi Onazi. Gbolahan
Salami reduced the deficit to 3-2 as Stephen Keshi’s men launched a late
onslaught led by Emmanuel Emeneki but the Red Devils survived to claim a famous
and vital victory.
Ghana once again failed to convince as they were held to a
1-1 stalemate by visiting Uganda. Tony Mawejje put the East Africans in the
lead in the first half but Andrew Ayew’s penalty after the interval ensured the
points were shared in Khumasi.
Vincent Aboubakar and Clinton N’jie netted for a new-look
Cameroon in their 2-0 win over DRC Congo as Algeria collected three points in
Addis Ababa with a 2-1 win over Ethiopia. Gervinho netted the winner for Ivory
Coast against Sierra Leone in Abidjan. Kei Kamara put Sierra Leone in the lead
but Seydou Dumbia grabbed the equalizer before Gervinho secured the three
points for the hosts. Tunisia came from behind to beat Botwsana 2-1 while
Zambia and Mozambique battled to barren draw.
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