Nations Championship final round qualifier, first leg played at the Adokiye
Amiesiamaka Stadium, Port Harcourt
Goals from Bature Yaro and Gbolahan Salami were all the Eagles needed to breeze
the visitors aside towards ensuring qualification for the competition billed for
Rwanda in 2016.
The home team dominated proceedings right from kick off and almost got the lead
after Ezekiel Bassey flicked a cross to Tunde Adeniji who missed by narrowly.
Yaro had his first chance at goal in the 21st minute after finding space in the
Stallions backline but his efforts yielded no positive result at it was saved by the
goalkeeper.
Three minutes later, he made amends for his earlier miss by scoring from close
range.
Nigeria could have doubled the lead 11 minutes later but Osas’ shot kissed the
cross bar after Ifeanyi Mathew’s initial chance had been saved.
In the second half, both teams attacked endlessly in search of goals – the visitors
came close twice but Kalu Orji was at his best to clear his defence line.
In the 63rd minute, Chisom Chikatara missed a sitter after exchanging a one on one
pass with Salami.
With less than 18 minutes to go, Bassey was fouled in the Burkinabe’s goal area,
with Salami converted the spot kick.
A draw for Nigeria in the second leg will hand the Super Eagles a ticket to make
their second appearance in the history of the competition.
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