By Guardian Nigeria 17 October 2023 | 4:15 am Goals by Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon steered Nigeria to a 3-2 victory over 10-man Mozambique in their international friendly encounter in Portimäo yesterday. Super Eagles … Photos: Naija times Goals by Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon steered Nigeria to a 3-2 victory over 10-man Mozambique in their international friendly encounter in Portimäo yesterday. The win in the Portuguese city was the first for the Super Eagles in a friendly match in 55 months, back to March 2019 when Paul Onuachu’s first minute goal accounted for the defeat of seven-time African champions, Egypt, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. The Mambas got in front with a shock goal after only six minutes when Catamo dragged the ball past goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, who anticipated the ball in a different direction. France -based striker Moffi ensured parity in the 19th minute, when he had the last laugh as the Mozambican defenders threw themselves at every shot in their penalty area. Midfielder Frank Onyeka put Nigeria in front on the half hour, when his measured shot from the edge of the box sailed into the net unhindered. The Super Eagles, who have adopted the battlecry ‘Let’s Do It Again’ for their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title come Cote d’Ivoire early next year, dominated afterwards and got a third goal when the irrepressible Simon netted from the penalty spot in added time in the first period. The southern Africans were bullish in the second period, unhindered by the numerical disadvantage following a red card to one of their players in the first half, and got a second goal through Bangal with 10 minutes into the closing half. Victory means the Eagles have established a winning mentality ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches starting in November, as well as the 43th Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Sport 1 hour ago Goals by Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon steered Nigeria to a 3-2 victory over 10-man Mozambique in their international friendly encounter in Portimäo yesterday. 2 hours ago Anthony Joshua will have to wait until March at the earliest to face Deontay Wilder after the heavyweight showdown suffered a new delay, reports mirror.co.uk. 2 hours ago Four teams, including MFM, Air Warriors, Bayelsa Whales and Nigeria Customs basketball clubs will, today, begin their campaign for the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League title at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos. 2 hours ago Former Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala, has advised those blaming Francis Uzoho for Super Eagles’ 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia last Friday to think twice. 3 hours ago Former African Champion, Nsikak Etim, beat Timi Doko 441 to 400 over five rounds to win the 2023 Mindgames Inc. (MGI) Scrabble Grand Slam, which ended at Golfview Hotel,Ikeja, at the weekend. 3 hours ago Team Nigeria won all the laurels at stake at the Valuejet ITTF Lagos Para Open, which ended at the Molade Okoya Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, at the weekend. 3 hours ago Winger, Chidiebere Nnachi, had his first taste of action in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) playing for defending champions, Enyimba, in their 3-2 win over Akwa United on Sunday. He would go on to express his delight at making a debut for the famous People’s Elephant. 1 day ago Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated 10-Man Mozambique 3-2 in their second international friendly game played on Monday in Portugal. It is the Super Eagles’ fourth win in five meetings (one draw) against Mozambique. Jose Peseiro’s men went into the game on the back of a 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia last Friday. The game saw Peseiro… 1 day ago The Super Eagles will be without strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Victor Osimhen when they confront Mozambique’s Black Mambas today in their second international friendly match of the current FIFA free window. The match will hold in Portugal, where the Super Eagles conceded a last-minute goal to draw 2-2 with Saudi Arabia’s Green Falcons on Friday.… 1 day ago Rivers Hoopers and 30 other teams are expected to vie for Nigeria’s sole slot to the Basketball Africa League at the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s (NGGF) Premier League, which tips off in three phases on October 21. Divided into Atlantic and Savannah Conferences, the former will feature 16 teams, while the latter will comprise 15 clubs.…
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