By Our ReporterNIGERIA'S Home-Based Eagles lead Group C with 3points after they thrashed Niger Republic 4-1 while Tunisia were held to a 2-2 draw by debutant Guinea.
Chisom Chikatara stole the headlines in Rwanda and indeed the continent after scoring the first hat-trick in the African Nations Championship (CHAN), a tournament meant for stars who ply their trade in the various domestic leagues in Africa.
The 'Kolanut Boy' is now the leading top scorer followed by
Tunisia's Akaïchi and Guniea's Camara who scored two goals each on Monday afternoon.
Guniea are placed second on the Group C log with 1point
followed by Tunisia 1point and Niger Republic with no point.
Coach Sunday Oliseh Home-Based Eagles could cement their place in the quarter-final if they defeat Tunisia on Friday in their second Group C at the Kigali Regional Stadium.
GROUP C table
Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
Nigeria 1 1 0 0 4 1 +3 3
Guinea 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
Tunisia 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
Niger 1 0 0 1 1 4 −3 0
Photo credit CAF
