The Super Eagles of Nigeria proceeded with a winless run in the World Cup warm-up campaign after losing 1-2 to England at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday. A 7th-minute goal from Garry Cahill placed the Three Lions ahead of their visitors, before Tottenham striker, Harry Kane registered the second goal just 6 minutes to the end of the first half.
Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi gave Nigerian fans the hope of a comeback just two minutes into the second half when he netted for the Super Eagles to get close to the 1-2 scoreline. In the end, the Super Eagles failed to record a win, few days after drawing DR Congo at home in another World Cup warm-up fixture.
Highlights
Moments
7′ Goal! England 1, Nigeria 0. Gary Cahill (England) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner puts England ahead, with Kieran Trippier claiming the assist.
issed attempt. Raheem Sterling’s (England) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left goes will. Assisted by Dele Alli.
19′ Attempt blocked. Ashley Young (England) left footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.
Attempt blocked. Odion Ighalo (Nigeria) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Iwobi.
39′ Goal! England 2, Nigeria 0. Harry Kane (England) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
47′ Goal! England 2, Nigeria 1. Alex Iwobi (Nigeria) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
Raheem Sterling (England) went down, but that’s a dive. He was booked with a yellow card afterward.
86′ Attempt missed. Marcus Rashford (England) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Fabian Delph.
