SUPER EAGLES SECURE AWAY VICTORY AGAINST LIBERA TO STAY ON TOP OF GROUP C

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By Sakiru Olopade

The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday secured an important away victory to stay on top of Group C with the Blue shark trailing behind.

The Super Eagles playing against Libera in their adopted home in Morocco, was all out right from the blast of the whistle, dominating proceedings with penetrating passes from Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Aribo and Moses Simon.

The foray paid off in the 15th minute when Kelechi Iheanacho cashed in on the through pass, only to be brought down by the Liberian goalkeeper, Marcus Macaulay.

The resultant penalty was neatly converted by Victor Osimhen.
The second half saw the Liberians taken the battle to the Super Eagles defence but the defenders were equal to the task, especially, Leon with Balogun keeping the Liberian attackers at bay, providing good coverage for Maduka Okoye who did not exhume enough confidence in goal for the better part of the match.

However, later, the Super Eagles turned the heat on the Liberians with the inclusion of Chidera Ejike and the team captain, Ahmed Musa. The duo added bite to the attack of the Super Eagles.

In the additional time, Ahmed Musa converted another penalty after mesmerizing Victor Osimhen was brought down in the vital area.
The drab encounter ended with the 2 nill victory for Nigeria. It is interesting to note that Nigeria has never beaten Liberia away from home in a qualifying match.

On Tuesday, the Super Eagles and Blue Shark will battle over the top spot in the group C of the African qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup

 

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