Ejike Uzoenyi has expressed his delight at scoring a brace for the Super Eagles in their 3 - 1 defeat of hosts South Africa on Sunday in the final group game of the ongoing African Nations Championship.<br /><br />The 25 - year - old opened the scoring in the 21st minute and completed his brace in the 64th minute.<br /><br />For the second consecutive game, the Enugu Rangers vice - captain was awarded the Man of the Match award for his imperious display.<br /><br />&ldquo;It was a good game. I think we are getting better and better as the tournament progresses.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am so happy to be named best player again, all glory to God. I dedicate this to my son who is four years old today (Sunday).<br /><br />&ldquo; I am so happy we are still in this competition but we still need to work harder because the quarter finals will not be easy.<br /><br />&ldquo;Thank God for the qualification,&rdquo; an elated Ejike Uzoenyi told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com.</b><br /><br />Ejike Uzoenyi was in the Nigeria roster which won the African Nations Cup in South Africa last February, making an appearance in the semi -finals against Mali.<br />