Nigeria 0 - 0 Swaziland

Sequel to their 0 – 0 draw away to Swaziland in the first leg on Friday November 13, Sunday Oliseh’s ‘boys’ will have to ensure nothing but victory in the encounter to be played at the Adokiye Amasiemaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.

Team List: 

Nigeria Starting XI: 16. Carl ikeme (GK), 5. Efe Ambrose, 7. Ahmed Musa (C) , 8. Odion ighalo, 11. Simon Moses, 12. Shehu Abdullahi, 14. Igboun Sylvester, 17. Ogenyi Onazi, 18. Onobi Paul, 20. Akas Chima, 21. Obaroakpo Austine

Substitutes: 1. Ezenwa Ikechukwu Vincent (GK), 2. Oboabona Godfrey, 3. Echiejile Elderson, 4. Ndidi Onyinye, 6. Alimi Jamiu, 9. Obafemi Martins, 10. John Obi Mikel, 13. Okogbue Kalu Orji, 15. Kelechi Iheanacho, 19. Alex iwobi, 22. Ezekiel Bassey, 23. Alampasu Dele (GK)

25′ Swaziland win its first corner of the game. Its swung in and header comes in but it’s well over the bar.

22′ Ighalo embarks on a dashing run at the right, beats one, beats two but he’s quickly crowded by the Swazi’s defense. The Watford striker is easily dispossessed and the referee waves play on.

20′ Moses Simon swings in a corner, its cleared but drops kindly for Onazi who blazes his effort well over the bar.

18′ Musa beats his marker down the left hand flag but his cross doesn’t pick out anyone in the box.

15′ The Swazi’s are gradually getting into the game as they are trying the long ball to pick out their lone striker upfront.

13′ OFFSIDE Swaziland!

12′ BIG CHANCE! Ighalo again tees up Simon but the midfielder’s effort is straight at the Swazi’s goalie. That was close!

10′ Nigeria 0 – 0 Swaziland

8′ HALF CHANCE! Chima Akas blazes his effort well over the bar after beautiful piece of play from Ighalo. The Super Eagles are on the front-foot.

6′ HALF CHANCE! Moses Simon plays a delightful pass to Ahmed Musa who is through on goal but the Swazi’s goalkeeper rushes out of his line to make a fine clearance.

5′ Nigeria just passing the ball around looking for that opening in the Swazi’s defense.

4′ It’s taken but Obaroakpo Austine heads well over the bar.

3′ Odion Ighalo dazzles two defenders and forces the first corner for Nigeria.

1: The game is underway. The Super Eagles look very bright this sunny afternoon. The stands here is almost filled to the brim.