Super Eagles humble Premier League side in practice game
– The Super Eagles defeated Akwa United in a practice game in Uyo
– Nosa Igiebor and Odion Ighalo were among the goalscorers
– This was Gernot Rohr’s first practice game in charge of the Eagles
The Super Eagles defeated Akwa United 3-0 in a friendly game played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Super Eagles of Nigeria during a training session
Brown Ideye, Nosa Igiebor and Odion Ighalo were the goalscorers for Gernot Rohr’s men against the Solid Miners in the encounter.
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On 28 minutes old Ideye finished off a well-executed counter-attacking move before Super Eagles returnee, Igiebor doubled the lead in the 39th minute.
substitute Ighalo sealed the win from the penalty spot in the second half with Standard Liege’s new signing Elderson Echiejile getting the marching order after receiving a second caution.
Football fans have turned out in impressive numbers just to watch our practice game vs @AkwaUnited_fc. pic.twitter.com/VTZuhIahVN
— Nigeria Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) August 31, 2016
The Super Eagles play on Saturday in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier dead rubber against Tanzania.
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