Its a 'Do or Die' for Super Eagles in Congo

Nigeria's preference for doing things the hard way will be greatly tested in Pointe-Noire. Do the Super Eagles have it in them to surmount the odds? The Republic of Congo(Red Devils) were top of Group A and cruising as they headed into their double-header against South Africa. A win over defending champions Nigeria had made the world sit up and take notice; it was a big leap from fortunate no-hopers to group leaders.
One point from two games against South Africa has seen Claude Le Roy’s men cede top spot, and their five-point lead over the Super Eagles has been whittled down to three. However, it cannot be discounted that Congo still have their own destiny in their hands.
If they avoid defeat in Pointe-Noire on the 15th of November, they effectively eliminate Nigeria from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, having gotten four points (at least) from both legs against the Super Eagles.
The onus then is on Nigeria to chase victory. Congo travel to Sudan on the final matchday, and a win for them there would get them to 10 points, level with the Super Eagles (in the event of wins over Congo and South Africa). What this means is that Nigeria must win in Pointe-Noire by a two-goal margin at least to tie the goal difference in both the home and away legs, paving the way for qualification by virtue of goals scored.