International Friendly: Super Eagles edge 10-man Mozambique for first international friendly win since 2019

Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles ended their October worldwide break with a victory over Mozambique on the Portimao Stadium Portugal on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reviews.

The Eagles defeated the Mambas of Mozambique by 3 objectives to 2 to safe first win in worldwide friendlies since March 2019.

The Eagles got here from a purpose right down to fly excessive within the first earlier than the Mozambicans pulled one again within the second half of the encounter.

Geny Catamo opened rating early within the match as goalkeeper Francis Uzoho couldn’t save what appeared a miscue from the striker within the seventh minute.

OGC Good striker Terem Moffi stage issues from a rebound for the West African aspect within the twentieth minute.

Frank Onyeka gave Nigeria the lead for the primary time within the recreation with a shot on the fringe of the field within the thirtieth minute. His first worldwide purpose for the West African giants.

Nevertheless, the Southeastern Africans had been decreased to 10-men after Joe Aribo was pulled down whereas goal-bound.

Simon Moses scored on the stroke of half time from the spot after a hand ball scenario to provide the Eagles a snug 3-1 lead.

The Tremendous Eagles continued with the ascendency within the second part of the sport, however the Mozambicans decreased the arrears 10 minutes into the half.

Faisal Bangal hit a low free kick that went by the wall and goalkeeper, Uzoho to make it 3-2.

The Tremendous Eagles elevated the momentum to extend the tally with Sadiq Umar scoring  twice within the seventieth minute, however it was dominated out for an infringement and the 84th minute however it was dominated out for offside because the tie ended 3-2.

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