The Super Eagles of Nigeria  started their African Nations Championship campaign on a very impressive note today with a 4-1 victory over neighbours, Niger at the Kigali Regional Stadium.

30 seconds into the second half, Osas Okoro netted in a goal and gave the team the much needed morale. The last three goals; a hattrick was provided by Chisom Chikatara who came in as a substitute for Adeniji.
Niger fought back through Zakary Adebayor at the 80th minute.

Nigeria now tops Group C with three points.