The Nigeria U17 team started their campaign at the WAFU B Championship with a comprehensive 4-1 thrashing of host Ghana in the opening game of the tournament.

Michael Emmanuel set the tone for the win with a sublime freekick from range to put the Nduka Ugbade led boys into the lead very early into the game. The Simoiben Academy prospect bent the ball from around 30 yards out.

Team’s top striker and top scorer during their camping in Abuja Precious William put the Nigerians two goals up by reacting first to a loose ball spilled by the goalkepper of Ghana.

Jubril Azeez benefitted from some terrible goalkepping by the shot stopper of Ghana to kill any hope of a late charge by the host although they immediately pulled one back through Abdul Razak Salifu to bring scores to 1-3.

Substitute Light Ike restored Nigeria’s lead with a smart finish from a well worked corner kick leaving Ghana with a mountain to climb with around ten minutes left to play in the game. Ghana however put some respect to the tally with another goal via the spot.

Moment of hesitation in the Nigerian box gifted Ghana a penalty which Collins Agyemang converted with ease, a little to late for Ghana as Nigeria clinched a comprehensive win.

Michael Emmanuel was subsequently voted the man of the match. Nigeria’s next game is on Tuesday against Togo.

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The captain of the senior national team of Sierra Leone Steven Caulker says he is confident that his team will beat Nigeria when they host the Super Eagles at their home ground.

Caulker was a part of the team who were beaten 2-1 by Nigeria depsite taking the lead in the game. Nigeria rallied back to win the tie thanks to goals from Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen.

Sierra Leone however gave a good account of themselves and it is why Caulker says he is optimistic of their chances when they host Nigeria in the return leg of this fixture.

“I am very optimistic about our chances as we await the return leg of this fixture on home soil because we held our own during large part of the game. We defenitely got some areas to improve on, but like the coach said we are in a period of transition with a young team”, he said at the post match conference.

“We felt while we were 1-0 up we sat back and gave Nigeria too much respect and allowed them back into the game,” he said.

He went further to suggest that officiating was slightly in favour of Nigeria as the home team saying when they host Nigeria and get better officiating they will beat the Nigerian team.

“It’s just one game and we still have five more to play even though we felt that there were a few decisions that on another day could have hopefully gone our way.

“We’d like to think that when we host Nigeria we will have these kind of decisions go our way and hopefully win the game.

“These decisions change games and I think we were a little unfortunate today as it could have been a different result. But kudos to Nigeria, they did well and have taken all three points which is a very good way to start”, he rounded up.

The decision to substitute Almeria striker Sadiq Umar in the Super Eagles 2-1 win over Sierra Leone has been explained by coach of the Nigerian team Jose Peseiro.

Peseiro subbed the lanky striker just before the start of second half despite the fact that he was one of the stand out performers for Nigeria in the first half.

Sadiq’s substitution for a midfielder in Oghenekaro Etebo was explained by Peseiro who said Sadiq did very well but he had to change tactics hence the decision to take him off.

“In the second half, when I substituted Sadiq (Umar) for (Oghenekaro) Etebo, you could see that we controlled more of the game. However, the visitors looked fresher in the last ten minutes and pushed us, but we were able to hold on for the win”, he said at the presser witnessed by OwnGoalNigeria.com.

He insisted that although his team should have played better they were however the better side and deserve to win the game.

“So, I think we were the better side and deserved to win the match, but we can improve and play much better because we have the quality and ability to do so,” he stated.

Rangers of Scotland and Nigeria international midfielder Joe Aribo has given reasons why the senior national team of Nigeria weren’t at their best in the 2-1 win over Sierra Leone.

Nigeria started their campaign in the 2023 qualifiers on a winning note but the performance wasn’t the best as not only did they have to come from the back, they were also made to suffer for the win in the final ten minutes of the game.

Aribo who was presented by the team for the post match conference alongside Jose Peseiro explained that at this stage winning is more crucial, he however gave reasons why they didn’t play as expected.

“I think it’s very important that we got off to a winning start in our first game because we want to take the momentum into the next game on Tuesday. So, kick-starting our campaign on a high and getting all three-points in our kitty was very crucial,” he said at the presser witnessed by OwnGoalNigeria.com.

“We know ourselves. We could have played better, but I think we will improve with the more games we play. It’s our first game together as a group with the new coach, but the team is going to improve as we continue to play together.

“We are working with new tactics and philosophy, so it is a gradual process.  We are definitely going to get better and stronger in the games to come,” he concluded.

The senior national team of Nigeria returned to winning ways coming from behind to beat Sierra Leone 2-1 in their first 2023 AFCON qualifiers game played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.

OwnGoalNigeria.com senior editor, Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman rates the players on parade for Nigeria.

Francis Uzoho – Couldn’t do anything about the goal he conceded. He however was lucky not to have conceded twice. Didn’t quite inspire confidence as it seems he still has the hangover of the howler against Ghana. An improved showing however…..6/10

Ola Aina – Started the game very well and looked very composed and assured on the ball. He however ran out of stem very early into the second half and was substituted due to fatigue…..6/10

Calvin Bassey – Solid performance from the Rangers defender. Did his job very well in defence and also delivered some telling balls when he joined the attack. Slowly becoming one of the key men of the team…..7.5/10

William Troost Ekong- Came out top in several one on duels but not assured in his movements and also distribution. Can be balmed for the goal scored by the visitors. He still leads the team with his positive energy. They will be hoping that the injury which led to his substitution isn’t severe enough to rule him out of the game against Sao Tome and Principe…..6.5/10

Semi Ajayi – Distributed the ball nicely from the back and looked very much at home in aerial duels. Found it really hard to get going due to the poor pitch. Should have done better though with a situation in the second half which almost led to a goal for the visitors…..6/10

Joe Aribo- Not one of his best days even though he tried to make things happen at both ends of the pitch. Covered lot of ground and won possession back. Didn’t however carry a threat in attack……6.5/10

Alex Iwobi- Came alive following the introduction of Oghenekaro Etebo. Took his goal with the calmness of a top player and did really well in helping the transition from defence to attack……7/10

Samuel Chukwueze – He had a game to forget. Missed a sitter which looks easier to score than miss. Wasteful with his decision making in crucial period and didn’t look like a player who is high on confidence……5/10

Moses Simon- Man of the match display from the Nantes wide man. Bagged two assists and looked lively all through. Appears to have found some level of understanding with Bassey at left back……8/10

Sadiq Umar- Unlucky to be subbed off. Was a threat with his body frame. Set up goal scoring chances for Osimhen twice. Unlucky to be yanked off at half time due to tactical reasons……6/10

Victor Osimhen – Fought for every ball that came into the box. Put his body where it hurts and took his goal really well. Could have gotten a couple of goals today as well. Didn’t have a very good second half by his standard……7/10

Substitutes:

Oghenekaro Etebo- He brought control to the midfield before his intensity and level dropped in the final ten minutes of the game. Looked short of fitness prolly due to lack of game time in the just concluded season……6/10

The senior national team of Nigeria returned to winning ways coming from behind to beat Sierra Leone 2-1 in their first 2023 AFCON qualifiers game played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.

Jonathan Morsey gave Sierra Leone a shock lead when he finished a sweeping counter attackove with a well placed header past Francis Uzoho in goal for Nigeria. Super Eagles responded almost immediately.

A quick inter change of passes between Moses Simon and Calvin Bassey ended with Simon placing a low pass to Alex Iwobi who colly slot home to draw Nigeria level.

Ten minutes later, Simon was at it again, this time around he cushioned a cross from Ola Aina onto the path of Victor Osimhen to put Nigeria ahead.

The head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro has revealed the starting lineup for his first competitive game in charge of the team which is against Sierra Leone, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.

Peseiro stuck with the 4-4-2 formation that he used in the last friendly game against Ecuador but made four changes by introducing Ola Aina, Sadiq Umar and Victor Osimhen for the quartet of Chidozie Awaziem, Faisal Sani, Terem Moffi and Cyriel Dessers.

As first reported by this portal, the coach has settled for the duo of Osimhen and Sadiq in attack with Moses Simon and Simon Chukwueze operating from the flanks . Joe Aribo and Alex Iwobi will anchor the midfield.

The back four is made of William Troost Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina and Calvin Bassey. The quartet that finished the 0-1 loss to Ecuador. Francis Uzoho keeps his place in goal.

Starting XI: Francis Uzoho, Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, Joseph Aribo, William Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Samuel Chukwueze, Sadiq Umar, Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon.

Nigeria international striker Sadiq Umar has commit his immediate club future to newly promoted La Liga side Almeria despite offers from other teams.

Sadiq who was once again top scorer for Almeria for the second consecutive season in his two years stay at the club has been widely tipped to leave Almeria before the start of next season.

Heavily linked with a move to Real Betis, Sadiq in an exclusive chat with OwnGoalNigeria.com at the camp of the Super Eagles said he indeed had the chance to leave but he wants to experience top flight football with Almeria.

” Playing in the La Liga is a dream come true for me and I want to do it with Almeria. A place where I have found love and also the trust of the coaches. I have offers elsewhere and it was very tempting but I will 100 percent stay with Almeria”, he told OwnGoalNigeria.com.

For now, the lanky forward says he has his mind on representing Nigeria in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers games against Sierra Leone today and Sao Tome and Principe on the 13th.

” It’s national team football first then we talk about how it will be with Almeria next season. For now my mind is on getting back to back wins against Sierra Leone and later Sao Tome and Principe and Insha Allah we will get both”, he stated.