The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday dominated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon into a 4-0 victory during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
The goals were scored by striker Odion Ighalo, Captain John Mikel Obi, Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses and Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho.
Odion Ighalo put Nigeria ahead after receiving a fine pass from John Obi Mikel in the 29th minute.
John Mikel Obi added the second on the 42 minute.
Moses Simon assisted the third goal scored by Victor Moses in the 55th minute.
Kelechi Iheanacho punished the Indomitable Lions with a fine header in the 76th minute.
Nigeria lead the group with 9 points from three game, followed by Cameroon with two points while Zambia and Algeria are on one point each.
In the meantime, President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles over its Friday’s impressive win against the Cameroonian national team.
The President joins millions of football-loving Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora in applauding the senior men’s football team for their disciplined, skilful and entertaining display against the defending African champions.
The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement he issued on Friday said, “President Buhari, while noting that with the exhilarating victory, Nigeria is on the verge of qualification for the World Cup in Russia 2018, urges the players to sustain the momentum as they approach the crucial second leg of the tie in Yaounde, on Monday.
“The President enjoins Nigerians who always see football as a unifying platform, to continue to pray and support the team to guarantee victory next week and make qualification doubly sure.
“He also commends the Akwa Ibom State Government for its continued support and provision of excellent hosting facilities,” the statement.
