The senior national team of Nigeria got a highly deserved 2-1 win over arch rivals Ghana in an international friendly game played in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Under caretaker coach Finidi George, it was the Super Eagles who drew first blood with Cyriel Dessers converting from the spot after a hand ball incident in the box of Ghana.
His goal in the 38th minutes had Nigeria going into the break leading the tie. Dessers could have bagged a brace or possibly a hat trick if he was decisive in front of goal.
Nigeria didn’t however increase their lead until six minutes from full time, when Ademola Lookman finished off a well worked team move to put the Super Eagles two goals up, ten minutes after he was introduced.
Ghana however got a consolation goal when Jordan Ayew converted from the spot in the 5th minute of time added on. A little bit too late as the Super Eagles hanged on to claim a first win under Finidi, who is in temporary charge following the exit of Jose Peseiro upon the expiration of his contract at the end of last month.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
