Time: (7:00pm Nigerian Time)
Date: Thursday, October 8
Venue: Vise Stadium
Nigeria face DR Congo in an international friendly on Thursday evening as coach Sunday Oliseh continues in his bid to form a solid team.
The game billed for Vise, Liege will see the former African champions square up against the Leopards ranked no. 60 in the world.
Both teams last met in March 2010 with the Super Eagles soaring 5-2 at the Abuja National Stadium.
FT Nigeria 0-2 DR Congo
85′ Emenike curls a free kick high over the bar.
83′ Nigeria sub. Onazi off, Wilfred Ndidi on71′ Nigerian defence ball-watching as DRC slip Bolasie through but Balogun tracks back in time to clear.65′ Nigeria chance! MIkel playing in an advanced role now shoots from the edge of the box. Straight at Mandanda.64′ Nigeria sub: Odion Ighalo Off, Nwankwo Obiora On57′ Nigeria sub: Ahmed Musa Off, Alex Iwobi On. Iwobi makes his debut.46′ Game back underway as DRC lead through Dieumerci Mbokani and Jordan Nkololo goalsNigeria HT Subs: Rabiu Ibrahim Off, Emenike On, Sylvester Igbonu Off, Moses Simon On.HT Nigeria 0-2 DR Congo45′ Mikel's effort deflected for a CK resultant kick turns in a GK for DRC.
32′ Goal. DR Congo double their lead. Nigeria 0-2 DR Congo28′ Eagles have had a better share of possession and chances too.26′ Mikel effort goes wide.15′ Another Shot at goal by the Eagles. Saved!11′ The Eagles have had two shots on target so far. Ighalo and Igbonu, both parried away by Parabat in goal for DRC6′ Goal! DR Congo take the lead. Nigeria 0-1 DR Congo4′ Nigeria 0-0 DR Congo. Eagles gradually getting into the game0′ Game on! Match starts one hour earlier than scheduled.
Nigeria: Ikeme, Echiejile, Abdulahi, Ekong, Balogun, Mikel, Onazi, Rabiu, Musa (C), Igbonu, Ighalo
DR Congo: Parfat, Christopher, Cedric, Fabrice, Jordan, Chancel, Remy, Jacques, Cedric, Dieu merci, Bolaise
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