Anas Yusuf scored a crucial goal within the last 24 hours, helping the Nigerian national team conclude their run at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on a positive note.
This goal, scored in the 56th minute against Congo, paved the way for a 2-0 victory in Dar es Salaam, providing a welcome revenge after disappointing performances earlier in the tournament.
Despite their early elimination, this win against Congo brought some pride to the Nigerian team, which had struggled with offensive efficiency until then. Anas Yusuf expertly finished a header pass from his teammate Sikiru Alimi, demonstrating his ability to convert chances inside the opposing penalty area.
The match also featured a significant VAR intervention, including the cancellation of a red card against Nigeria and the late sending-off of a Congo player. In stoppage time, Sikiru Alimi contributed to the final score by scoring the goal that sealed the victory.
Anas Yusuf’s goal remains the most notable and recent highlight involving an African football player, emphasizing the importance of Nigerian talent at CHAN 2024. It also reflects the challenges Nigeria faced, such as the absence of key players due to transfers abroad, which limited their squad depth but not their determination in this continental competition.
