Nigeria’s Super Eagles have ended their 15-match winless streak in friendlies after a win against Mozambique.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have ended their long wait for a win in friendly matches with victory against Mozambique.
The Super Eagles defeated the Mambas 3-2 during their second friendly match at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao in Portugal on Monday.
Goals from Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and a Moses Simon penalty saw the Super Eagles avoid a scare against the 10-man Mambas who had a man sent off in the first half.
Despite being favourites the Super Eagles conceeded early on through Geny Catamo’s seventh-minute opener which was aided by another Uzoho error.
It was not the start the Super Eagles had hoped but it did not take long before the Eagles responded.
Nigeria dominated and created chances in search of a quick equaliser but the Mambas resisted, led by their excellent goalkeeper.
But despite his brilliance, their resistance only lasted for a while before Nigeria drew level thanks to an excellent strike by Moffi.
Onyeka gave Nigeria the lead for the first time in the game with another stunning effort after the half-hour mark to complete the comeback before Simon doubled the advantage from the spot heading into the break.
Mozambique did not want to do down as they scored a consolation goal. This time, Catamo turned provider as he set up Faisal Abdul Bangal for an easy finish to make it 3-2. It stayed that way, with Nigeria holding on for a first win in 15 international friendly games.
