Nigeria beat Chad 3-0 in the African Championship on 16 September 2026. The visitors took all three points on the road without too much trouble, and here's the thing — they were never really threatened. Chad, sitting bottom of the table with zero points from two games, simply couldn't find a way into this one.
Nigeria's performance kept them at the top of the standings. They move to five points from two matches, two clear of anyone else. To be fair, the margin of victory reflects the gap in quality between the sides on this occasion.
Chad's record at home tells a story. Two losses, three goals conceded in each game, and they're looking for their first point. The hosts had lost 3-0 to Algeria on their previous outing, and this result extends a run of defeats.
The visitors arrive with momentum. Two wins from two matches puts them in control of their own destiny. By then, the pressure would have shifted onto the home side to respond.
With this result, Nigeria hold a two-point lead. Chad remain rooted to third place with zero points and zero wins. The gap between the sides on the table now feels wider than before.
