The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly played in Morocco.
Cyril Dessers and Ademola Lookman were the two goalscorers
for Nigeria as Jordan Ayew pulled a goal back for the Black Stars in stoppage
time.
Dessers opened scoring in the 37 minute through a penalty
kick after Kelechi Iheanacho’s shot was handled inside the box by a Ghanaian
player.
Lookman’s secured a fantastci goal after converting an
excellent assist from Alex Iwobi.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s captain Jordan Ayew scored a goal from
the penalty spot in stoppage time, reducing the deficit to one.
This was after Bright Osayi-Samuel fouled Antoine Semenyo
inside the box on his way to goal.
From the 56th minute, Ghana were forced to play a man short
after Opoku was sent off.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali pulled off a couple
of saves particularly in the second half as the Black Stars chased the game.
The Eagles led by Finidi played a decent direct football,
while Ghana under new coach Otto Addo maintained their passing game.
Both teams were weakened by the absence of their top stars –
Victor Osimhen for Nigeria, and Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey.
In a rather dramatic scene, Finidi left out the 2023 AFCON
stars Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon, instead opting for Tanzania-based
defender Benjamin Tanimu to make his full international debut.
Tanimu acquitted himself fairly, but the game’s pace will
force him out late on.
On Tuesday, Nigeria will play a second friendly against Mali
also at the same Grande Stade de Marrakesh in Morocco.
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