Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON qualifier
By Ugochim Uzoije
It was a disappointing one last Friday for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they squandered a 4-0 lead to draw 4-4 with visiting Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in their 2021 AFCON qualifier at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
The Eagles had gone into a quick four-goal lead after two goals from
Everton striker, Alex Iwobi, had given the Super Eagles the lead in the fourth and 27th minute. Victor Osimhen (the Napoli of Italy star) and Samuel Chukwueze scored the third and fourth goals respectively.
The Leone Stars however pulled one goal back before half time and scored two more goals through Alhaji Kamara and Mustapha Bundu before Kamara added the equaliser in the 80th minute.
Regardless of the draw, the Super Eagles still lead the Group of the qualifiers with seven points. They can seal qualification if they win at Siaka Steven Stadium in Freetown, Sierra Leone on Tuesday.
