CHAN 2018: Super Eagles’ Victory Commentary

Commentary

The Super Eagles will meet hosts, Morocco in the final on Sunday whilst Sudan are set to face Libya in the third-place play-off on Saturday.

90+2′ It is over in Marrakech. Nigeria 1-0 Sudan

90+2′ Ajiboye with another brilliant save from close range to punch it away for a corner. Sudan piling pressure.

87′ Another red card in the match for Bachir, a straight red for bringing Ojo down on the edge of the box from a counter attack.

84′ Ajiboye comes with a superb save to deny Saeed from close range to concede a corner.

80′ We are in the last 10 minutes of the encounter. Very few chances created by both sides.

77’ Sub for Nigeria: Ibrahim on for Ali

76′ Sub for Sudan: UDA 15 18 Babikir on for Samawal

74′ Sudan enjoying the ball possession but unable to break down Nigerian backline. Nigeria 1-0 Sudan

66′ Sudan are slowly gaining an upper hand over their 10-man counterparts, but are yet to create clear cut chances.

64’ Sub for Sudan: Gesalla off for Yagoub

62’ Sub for Nigeria: Musa on for Okpotu

60′ Booking for Sudan’s Omer

58′ Second booking for Ifeanyi. Nigeria down to 10 men.

53′ Sub for Sudan: Taher on for Abuuagla

51′ Booking for Samawal for a foul

50′ Nigeria’s Ojo sees his effort at goal saved by Akram, they are pushing for the second goal.

46′ Second half resumes in Marrakech.

45+5′ It is half time in the second CHAN 2018 semi-final. Nigeria 1-0 Sudan

45+5′ Booking for Ifeanyi

45′ Ajiboye produces brilliant reflexes on the left corner from a powerful header by Ahmed Bashir.

43′ Two minutes plus stoppage time left for Sudan to find an equaliser in the opening half. Nigeria 1-0 Sudan

39′ The goalscorer, Gabriel receiving treatment.

35’ Sudan with a good move on the right, good cross delivered and Bakhit Maki’s header narrowly goes wide.

30′ Ajiboye was spotted by Idris off his line, the midfielder attempts a long range shot and the keepers recovers. Nigeria 1-0 Sudan

26′ Gabriel comes close to bagging a brace, his left-footed shot sails inches wide off the left corner.

22′ Corner for Nigeria, but Akram comes out to collect and receives a set piece for a push.

Okechukwu beat Akram from close range with a low shot after beating the defence with his pace.

16’ Goal – Gabriel Okechukwu Nigeria 1-0 Sudan

12’ Sub for Nigeria: Theophilus Afelokhai makes his way to replace Ezenwa.

09′ Ezenwa will not continue in the game. Signals are made for a change.

07’ Ezenwa comes out of his line to make a timely save to deny Sudan’s Mohamed Idris and the keeper is injured in the process.

04’ A slow start for both sides, but Nigeria having good touches in the heart of the park.

01′ We are underway in Morocco in the second CHAN 2018 semi-final.

Its only 30 minutes ahead of the second semi-final match of the 2018 CAF African Nations Championship tournament.