Nigeria’s Super Eagles continue their dominance over the Mambas of Mozambique as they secured another 3-2 win in an international friendly game.
It is now four wins from five games for the Eagles against Mozambique with one fixture ending in a draw.
The Eagles, who settled for a 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday, faced the Mambas with a resolve to pull victory.
It was however not a tea party for the Jose Peseiro tutored side as the Mambas shot into the lead just six minutes into the match off Geny Catamo who slotted the ball past Francis Uzoho after connecting with a cross from the right wing.
Terem Moffi made it 1-1 in the 18th minute as he pounced on a loose ball by Mozambique keeper.
The Eagles went 2-1 ahead on 29 minutes through Frank Onyeka who volleyed home from the edge of the box after being setup by debutant Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
In the 37th minute Edmilson Dove was sent off for Mozambique for a foul on Joe Aribo.
The Eagles went 3-1 up thanks to Moses Simon who slotted home from the penalty spot.
Mozambique fought hard and were rewarded in the 55th minute as Faisal Bangal’s free-kick close to the corner flag beat Uzoho at his near post.
Up next for Eagles is the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in November where they will take on Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
After the two World Cup qualifiers, the Eagles will be in Côte d’Ivoire for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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