The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Amavubi of Rwanda in Group A of the 2015 AFCON qualifiers after the Rwandans defeated Congo 4-3 on penalties, booking their place in the next round of the qualifiers. Rwanda turned a 2-0 first leg deficit to beat the Congolese team on penalties. Michel Ndahinduka and Meddie Kagere both scored in the 55th and 60th minute respectively to level the series 2-2 on aggregate. The team then went on to triumph 4-3 on penalties to book a date with the Super Eagles on September 5th or 6th.
Nigeria was drawn in Group A to play South Africa, Sudan and the winner between Rwanda and Congo in the 2015 AFCON Qualifiers. The Super Eagles are the reigning African Champions and will be hoping for a good run in the qualifiers to defend their crown in Morocco.
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This article was first published on 4th August 2014
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Arinze Ude is a PhD Student at the University of the West of England Bristol, UK, where he's exploring on the mechanisms of donor cell leukaemia. He shares his deep thoughts on his blog and the Naked Convos. He is keen to promote personal development of the Nigerian youth via thought-provoking articles.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Amavubi of Rwanda in Group A of the 2015 AFCON qualifiers after the Rwandans defeated Congo 4-3 on penalties, booking their place in the next round of the qualifiers. Rwanda turned a 2-0 first leg deficit to beat the Congolese team on penalties. Michel Ndahinduka and Meddie Kagere both scored in the 55th and 60th minute respectively to level the series 2-2 on aggregate. The team then went on to triumph 4-3 on penalties to book a date with the Super Eagles on September 5th or 6th.
Nigeria was drawn in Group A to play South Africa, Sudan and the winner between Rwanda and Congo in the 2015 AFCON Qualifiers. The Super Eagles are the reigning African Champions and will be hoping for a good run in the qualifiers to defend their crown in Morocco.
