Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Nigeria finally ended their seven-year winless run at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after sealing a 2-0 victory over DR Congo in their final Group D clash at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, on Tuesday evening.

Second-half goals from Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi gave the Super Eagles B a deserved win, although it came too late to rescue their tournament hopes following earlier defeats to Senegal and Sudan.

After a cagey first half, Nigeria took control in the second period. In the 56th minute, Yusuf - last season's NPFL top scorer with 18 goals - made his mark on his first CHAN start, slotting home from close range after latching onto a headed pass from Alimi

As Congo pushed forward despe...