Sunday Oliseh’s boys put the disappointment
of last week behind them to hand Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions their
first defeat in six games.
Goals by Efe Ambrose, Simon Moses and super-sub, Odion Ighalo were all the resurgent Eagles required to ensure Oliseh has not lost two games back-to-back since he took over as the team’s coach.
The team were coordinated from the blast of the whistle and were impressive throughout the match to make it nine wins for Nigeria in twenty encounters between the pair.
Read our live coverage below:
All is set for the international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Both teams have met nineteen times in the past, with Cameroon being the less successful of the pair having won four times, while Nigeria boast a massive eight wins and seven draw between the pair.
The last time both teams met was at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, where Nigeria defeated the Lions 2-1.
Coming into this match, however, Cameroon boast a superior form record with five wins in their last six matches while Oliseh’s newly assembled side have just two wins from the same number of matches played.
This match also presents Coach Oliseh the opportunity to restore confidence and unity to the team following the unceremonious exit of erstwhile captain, Vincent Enyeamam which has hugged the headlines in the last one week.
The team list for both teams are as DSB sports reported here.
Follow DSB Sports for live updates from the encounter.
National anthems by both teams as Nigeria’s skipper, Ahmed Musa looks to be in high spirits.
FULL TIME in Belgium as Sunday Oliseh is beaming with smiles, he just cannot hide his joy.
88′ GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL! Beautiful passes being stringed together by the Eagles presents Echiejile with a fine cross which he puts straight on the head of Ighalo. The Watford striker wastes no time in dispatching the ball into the net to make it three for Nigeria.
86′ Nigerian fans mocking their Cameroonian counterparts with some local rhymes, “One by one, dem don dey go” meaning “they have started leaving one after the other.”
84′ SCARE! Nigeria’s hope of ending the match with a clean sheet was almost dashed as a Nigerian player plays a back pass to goalkeeper Ikeme, but he races out quickly to clear from danger.
83′ Cameroon play a delightful cross into the Nigerian box but Balogun ensures there is no trouble as he heads away brilliantly.
82′ The insatiable Nigerian fans in the stands chanting “all we are saying, give us more goals” as the match goes into the final minutes.
81′ Leon Balogun yet again shows why Omeruo and Oboabona may need to struggle for their places when they return as he has been outstanding in the Eagles defence.
78′ SUBSTITUTION! Arsenal starlet, Iwobi replaces Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, as Oliseh tries to experiment with his youngsters.
77′ Great pass to locate Ighalo, but he is ruled offside.
76′ Cameroon seem really rough in this match as they have conceded more fouls than the Nigerians.
74′ SUBSTITUTION! Emenike is replaced by Ighalo as Ahmed Musa and Ibrahim combine well, but the latter falters when it mattered most.
72′ Cameroon win a free-kick and they quickly take, but referee says they have to take it again. The resultant free-kick is taken and it’s a GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAL! Oh No! Referee says it does not count as Aboubakar is adjudged offside.
70′ SUBSTITUTION! Cameroonian goalkeeper, Ondoa comes off for Ndy as Nigeria’s Igboun makes way for Rabiu Ibrahim.
69′ CHANCE! Emenike misses from a clever Simon pass.
67′ SUBSTITUTION! Bassong comes off for Fai (Cameroon) as the Nigerians’ neighbours try to get one past Ikeme.
66′ Nigeria are making the numerical advantage count as they attempt to get a third goal but the final pass misses Musa, who has been very instrumental with his all round play.
62′ SUBSTITUTION! Chelsea midfielder goes off after playing a very vital role in Nigeria’s lead so far. Ndidi replaces the Nigerian number 10 to a rousy “Obi, Obi, Obi” chant by Nigerian fans.
60′ And from the resultant counter attack, Mikel’s beautiful pass finds Simon, who has been lively all day, and he does one, two step-overs, takes a shot… GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL! Nigeria are two goals up.
59′ A combination of timely tackle and brilliant defensive game by Mikel and the impressive Balogun save Eagles blushes at the back.
55′ WHAT A SAVE! Ikeme stretches at full length to tip off a deflected shot off a Cameroonian player. Looks like he hurt himself in the process. It was a world-class save by the Wolverhampton goal tender.
54′ Cameroon concede a free-kick close to their 18-yard box but the flick did not get further than Balogun, who settles down with another pass to the midfielders.
52′ Cameroon surge forward again fearlessly but Balogun comes to the rescue again, brilliant defender for the Nigerian side.
50′ The Nigerians trying to make their numerical advantage count now, knocking the ball around to frustrate the Cameroonians.
49′ Cameroon trying to pressurise the Nigerian defence into committing fouls but Leon Balogun makes a very great challenge to clear any impending danger.
47′ Dr Rafiu Ladipo, president general of Nigeria’s Supporters Club in a frenzy mood inside the stadium. Great atmosphere for the West African giant.
45′ RED CARD! The Cameroonian captain has been unfriendly in this match as he has been yellow-carded for a second bookable offence. he caught Igbonu with his studs and the Nigerian player is off the pitch for a temporary treatment.
Eagles kick us off in the second half and win the first throw in.
The Cameroonians ended the first half on a very high note as they got more balls forward than the Nigerians. They must be proud of themselves as they go into the tunnel.
HALF TIME!
44′ WHAT A MISS! Cameroon’s Clington for Cameroon gets a defence splitting pass from a Cameroonian midfielder and plays a low drive which beats Ikeme, nobody to convert.
42′ ANOTHER CHANCE! Great piece of skill by a Cameroonian attacker, beats Echiejile and plays in a low cross which beats Ikeme and strolls lazily off the post with only a tap in to make it count. Cameroon coming out stronger in the past five minutes.
41′ CHANCE! Cameroon were also presented with a chance of their own, but the scare is quickly taken care of.
40’ Ahmed Musa wins another corner kick for Nigeria but the Cameroonians clear expertly.
37′ GOOOOOAAALLL! Nigeria deservedly take the lead courtesy an Efe Ambrose header after a fine free-kick by Nigeria’s Mikel.
35′ A moment of anxiety in the Cameroonian defence as Nigeria almost got their opening goal, but all the efforts were blocked; Emenike, Musa, Mikel were all involved.
34′ Ikeme saves comfortably from the resultant corner-kick as Cameroon attempt another shot at goal.
33′ SCARE! Ambrose creates a brief moment of panic as he attempts a back pass to goalkeeper Ikeme who was way off his lines. The saving grace was the ball was not going towards the goalpost, it would have been an opening goal for Cameroon.
32′ The opposing captain also goes into the referee’s bad books for a really clumsy tackle on Emenike; skippers of both sides have been booked so far.
31′ Igbonu beats his marker expertly and gets a shot on target despite being pulled back by a Cameroonian.
30′ Corner-kick well taken, but a Cameroonian player heads very wide off the Eagles’ post.
29′ Cameroon patiently building from the midfield now and they surge forward, but Nigerian defence clears for the first corner kick of the night.
28′ Cameroonian fans are also trying to chant their team to success as the lower section of the stadium comes alive.
27′ Simon has been dispossessed again after another daring run forward, he looks like one for the future.
25′ Simon’s brilliant dashes forward have not gone unnoticed, but he has been unable to make anything meaningful out of them for the past 25 minutes.
24′ The Nigerian fans in the stands chanting the traditional “All we are saying, give us one goal” song.
24′ Ahmed Musa is shoved aside inside the Cameroonian’s 18-yard box but the referee says PLAY ON!
22′ SAVE! Emenike takes a brilliant shot after being released by igbonu, but the Cameroonian goalkeeper saves at full stretch. Eagles really looking more serious with this match.
20′ BOOKING! Nigeria’s captain, Musa goes into the referee’s bad book for a needless and avoidable foul on a Cameroonian, Onazi is not happy with the card. That booking is the first on the night.
18′ Lovely piece of skill by Onazi after Eagles defence did really well to deal with a Cameroonian attack.
17′ Nigeria’s captain, Ahmed Musa kicks the ball into the opponent’s area for a fair kick as play resumes.
16′ Nigeria’s Igbonu is down injured after a clumsy tackle by the Cameroonian defence. He is being treated by the medics and should return soon.
14′ In a few crazy seconds, the Cameroonians find their rhythm and they string beautiful passes together in Nigeria’s dangerous area, but their final ball betrayed them.
13′ Emenike seems to be very lively this evening as he has been at the centre of Nigeria’s forays foreward. Still goalless here, but the Nigerian stars are creating more chances.
12′ Emenike is unhappy after being felled by Mbia. Mikel takes a very lazy one and another Nigerian player is fouled and the resultant free-kick is blocked.
10′ Nigeria playing with more confidence now, as the supporters in the stands have started hailing each of their passes.
8′ CHANCE! Nigeria would have been a goal up after Musa played in Igbonu, but the opposing goalkeeper stands strong to block the effort.
7′ A mild exchange of words between Cameroonian players and the referee as Cameroon win a throw-in.
5′ Cameroon win a cheap free-kick at the edge of Nigeria’s 18-yard box, but it amounts to nothing. Moses Simon trying to judiciously use his left flank but he is brought down. Mikel takes the free-kick but it poses no trouble for the Cameroonian defence.
3′ Cameroon win the first thrown in of this game as they look more tidy on the ball than the Eagles, but they have given Nigeria their first thrown-in. Echiejile takes as Emenike tries to make an incursion from the right flank.
2′ Ambrose hauls down a Cameroonian and the free-kick is quickly taken
2′ Free-kick taken, Eagles passing the ball around inside an almost empty stadium.
1′ Cameroon kick us off in Brussels, Belgium and Nigeria are already trying to dominate in the midfield. First infringement is against Nigeria.
Goals by Efe Ambrose, Simon Moses and super-sub, Odion Ighalo were all the resurgent Eagles required to ensure Oliseh has not lost two games back-to-back since he took over as the team’s coach.
The team were coordinated from the blast of the whistle and were impressive throughout the match to make it nine wins for Nigeria in twenty encounters between the pair.
Read our live coverage below:
All is set for the international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Both teams have met nineteen times in the past, with Cameroon being the less successful of the pair having won four times, while Nigeria boast a massive eight wins and seven draw between the pair.
The last time both teams met was at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, where Nigeria defeated the Lions 2-1.
Coming into this match, however, Cameroon boast a superior form record with five wins in their last six matches while Oliseh’s newly assembled side have just two wins from the same number of matches played.
This match also presents Coach Oliseh the opportunity to restore confidence and unity to the team following the unceremonious exit of erstwhile captain, Vincent Enyeamam which has hugged the headlines in the last one week.
The team list for both teams are as DSB sports reported here.
Follow DSB Sports for live updates from the encounter.
National anthems by both teams as Nigeria’s skipper, Ahmed Musa looks to be in high spirits.
FULL TIME in Belgium as Sunday Oliseh is beaming with smiles, he just cannot hide his joy.
88′ GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL! Beautiful passes being stringed together by the Eagles presents Echiejile with a fine cross which he puts straight on the head of Ighalo. The Watford striker wastes no time in dispatching the ball into the net to make it three for Nigeria.
86′ Nigerian fans mocking their Cameroonian counterparts with some local rhymes, “One by one, dem don dey go” meaning “they have started leaving one after the other.”
84′ SCARE! Nigeria’s hope of ending the match with a clean sheet was almost dashed as a Nigerian player plays a back pass to goalkeeper Ikeme, but he races out quickly to clear from danger.
83′ Cameroon play a delightful cross into the Nigerian box but Balogun ensures there is no trouble as he heads away brilliantly.
82′ The insatiable Nigerian fans in the stands chanting “all we are saying, give us more goals” as the match goes into the final minutes.
81′ Leon Balogun yet again shows why Omeruo and Oboabona may need to struggle for their places when they return as he has been outstanding in the Eagles defence.
78′ SUBSTITUTION! Arsenal starlet, Iwobi replaces Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, as Oliseh tries to experiment with his youngsters.
77′ Great pass to locate Ighalo, but he is ruled offside.
76′ Cameroon seem really rough in this match as they have conceded more fouls than the Nigerians.
74′ SUBSTITUTION! Emenike is replaced by Ighalo as Ahmed Musa and Ibrahim combine well, but the latter falters when it mattered most.
72′ Cameroon win a free-kick and they quickly take, but referee says they have to take it again. The resultant free-kick is taken and it’s a GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAL! Oh No! Referee says it does not count as Aboubakar is adjudged offside.
70′ SUBSTITUTION! Cameroonian goalkeeper, Ondoa comes off for Ndy as Nigeria’s Igboun makes way for Rabiu Ibrahim.
69′ CHANCE! Emenike misses from a clever Simon pass.
67′ SUBSTITUTION! Bassong comes off for Fai (Cameroon) as the Nigerians’ neighbours try to get one past Ikeme.
66′ Nigeria are making the numerical advantage count as they attempt to get a third goal but the final pass misses Musa, who has been very instrumental with his all round play.
62′ SUBSTITUTION! Chelsea midfielder goes off after playing a very vital role in Nigeria’s lead so far. Ndidi replaces the Nigerian number 10 to a rousy “Obi, Obi, Obi” chant by Nigerian fans.
60′ And from the resultant counter attack, Mikel’s beautiful pass finds Simon, who has been lively all day, and he does one, two step-overs, takes a shot… GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL! Nigeria are two goals up.
59′ A combination of timely tackle and brilliant defensive game by Mikel and the impressive Balogun save Eagles blushes at the back.
55′ WHAT A SAVE! Ikeme stretches at full length to tip off a deflected shot off a Cameroonian player. Looks like he hurt himself in the process. It was a world-class save by the Wolverhampton goal tender.
54′ Cameroon concede a free-kick close to their 18-yard box but the flick did not get further than Balogun, who settles down with another pass to the midfielders.
52′ Cameroon surge forward again fearlessly but Balogun comes to the rescue again, brilliant defender for the Nigerian side.
50′ The Nigerians trying to make their numerical advantage count now, knocking the ball around to frustrate the Cameroonians.
49′ Cameroon trying to pressurise the Nigerian defence into committing fouls but Leon Balogun makes a very great challenge to clear any impending danger.
47′ Dr Rafiu Ladipo, president general of Nigeria’s Supporters Club in a frenzy mood inside the stadium. Great atmosphere for the West African giant.
45′ RED CARD! The Cameroonian captain has been unfriendly in this match as he has been yellow-carded for a second bookable offence. he caught Igbonu with his studs and the Nigerian player is off the pitch for a temporary treatment.
Eagles kick us off in the second half and win the first throw in.
The Cameroonians ended the first half on a very high note as they got more balls forward than the Nigerians. They must be proud of themselves as they go into the tunnel.
HALF TIME!
44′ WHAT A MISS! Cameroon’s Clington for Cameroon gets a defence splitting pass from a Cameroonian midfielder and plays a low drive which beats Ikeme, nobody to convert.
42′ ANOTHER CHANCE! Great piece of skill by a Cameroonian attacker, beats Echiejile and plays in a low cross which beats Ikeme and strolls lazily off the post with only a tap in to make it count. Cameroon coming out stronger in the past five minutes.
41′ CHANCE! Cameroon were also presented with a chance of their own, but the scare is quickly taken care of.
40’ Ahmed Musa wins another corner kick for Nigeria but the Cameroonians clear expertly.
37′ GOOOOOAAALLL! Nigeria deservedly take the lead courtesy an Efe Ambrose header after a fine free-kick by Nigeria’s Mikel.
35′ A moment of anxiety in the Cameroonian defence as Nigeria almost got their opening goal, but all the efforts were blocked; Emenike, Musa, Mikel were all involved.
34′ Ikeme saves comfortably from the resultant corner-kick as Cameroon attempt another shot at goal.
33′ SCARE! Ambrose creates a brief moment of panic as he attempts a back pass to goalkeeper Ikeme who was way off his lines. The saving grace was the ball was not going towards the goalpost, it would have been an opening goal for Cameroon.
32′ The opposing captain also goes into the referee’s bad books for a really clumsy tackle on Emenike; skippers of both sides have been booked so far.
31′ Igbonu beats his marker expertly and gets a shot on target despite being pulled back by a Cameroonian.
30′ Corner-kick well taken, but a Cameroonian player heads very wide off the Eagles’ post.
29′ Cameroon patiently building from the midfield now and they surge forward, but Nigerian defence clears for the first corner kick of the night.
28′ Cameroonian fans are also trying to chant their team to success as the lower section of the stadium comes alive.
27′ Simon has been dispossessed again after another daring run forward, he looks like one for the future.
25′ Simon’s brilliant dashes forward have not gone unnoticed, but he has been unable to make anything meaningful out of them for the past 25 minutes.
24′ The Nigerian fans in the stands chanting the traditional “All we are saying, give us one goal” song.
24′ Ahmed Musa is shoved aside inside the Cameroonian’s 18-yard box but the referee says PLAY ON!
22′ SAVE! Emenike takes a brilliant shot after being released by igbonu, but the Cameroonian goalkeeper saves at full stretch. Eagles really looking more serious with this match.
20′ BOOKING! Nigeria’s captain, Musa goes into the referee’s bad book for a needless and avoidable foul on a Cameroonian, Onazi is not happy with the card. That booking is the first on the night.
18′ Lovely piece of skill by Onazi after Eagles defence did really well to deal with a Cameroonian attack.
17′ Nigeria’s captain, Ahmed Musa kicks the ball into the opponent’s area for a fair kick as play resumes.
16′ Nigeria’s Igbonu is down injured after a clumsy tackle by the Cameroonian defence. He is being treated by the medics and should return soon.
14′ In a few crazy seconds, the Cameroonians find their rhythm and they string beautiful passes together in Nigeria’s dangerous area, but their final ball betrayed them.
13′ Emenike seems to be very lively this evening as he has been at the centre of Nigeria’s forays foreward. Still goalless here, but the Nigerian stars are creating more chances.
12′ Emenike is unhappy after being felled by Mbia. Mikel takes a very lazy one and another Nigerian player is fouled and the resultant free-kick is blocked.
10′ Nigeria playing with more confidence now, as the supporters in the stands have started hailing each of their passes.
8′ CHANCE! Nigeria would have been a goal up after Musa played in Igbonu, but the opposing goalkeeper stands strong to block the effort.
7′ A mild exchange of words between Cameroonian players and the referee as Cameroon win a throw-in.
5′ Cameroon win a cheap free-kick at the edge of Nigeria’s 18-yard box, but it amounts to nothing. Moses Simon trying to judiciously use his left flank but he is brought down. Mikel takes the free-kick but it poses no trouble for the Cameroonian defence.
3′ Cameroon win the first thrown in of this game as they look more tidy on the ball than the Eagles, but they have given Nigeria their first thrown-in. Echiejile takes as Emenike tries to make an incursion from the right flank.
2′ Ambrose hauls down a Cameroonian and the free-kick is quickly taken
2′ Free-kick taken, Eagles passing the ball around inside an almost empty stadium.
1′ Cameroon kick us off in Brussels, Belgium and Nigeria are already trying to dominate in the midfield. First infringement is against Nigeria.
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