African Games: Dream Team win gold in Congo

The Nigeria's U-23 men have won bronze after beating host Congo on Thursday

Nigeria's Dream Team on Thursday, September 17 won bronze at the ongoing African Games in Congo.

The U-23 team defeated host Congo in penalty shoot-out to win the medal for third place in the men's football competition.

Samson Siasia's men could not find a way past their opponents and were also tight at the back to prevent a goal.

After a goalless draw after 90 minutes, the scoreline remained the same after extra time.

In the penalty shoot –out, winger Daniel Etor scored Nigeria’s first kick, and Kader Bidimbou equalized for Congo.

Sodiq Atanda then scored for Nigeria before Nigeria’s goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel saved from Sagese Babele.

Kingsley Sokari scored to sustain Nigeria’s lead, but Congo’s Silvere Ganvoula also scored to keep up the chase.

After captain Erhun Obanor scored Nigeria’s fourth, Julsy Boukama Kaya of Congo also scored to keep alive the hosts’ hope.

Christian Pyagbara made sure of the bronze medal for Nigeria U-23 by scoring Nigeria’s fifth and last.

The Dream Team's win means all the medals in the men's football event of the 11th African Games will go to West Africa.

Senegal and Burkina Faso will contest in the final today, Friday, September 18.