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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have managed a 3-2 win over the Mambas of Mozambique in an international friendly on Monday afternoon, October 16.
Having played a 2-2 draw with the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia inside the Estadio Municipal De Portimao in Portugal on Friday night, Jose Peseiro’s side went all out for the win against the Mambas.
However, they had to come from behind to secure victory, with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho struggling again.
Barely six minutes into the encounter, Geny Catamo opened the scoring for Mozambique in a dramatic fashion, as Uzoho was hapless in goal.
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FootballThe striker managed to tuck home a delightful ball into the six-yard area, but his tame effort still went past the Nigerian shot-stopper.
In the 19th minute, Terem Moffi drew the West African side level as he finished coolly from inside the box.
Frank Onyeka then put Nigeria ahead in the 30th minute when he was assisted by Dele-Bashiru.
Mozambique were reduced to ten players after Edmilson Gabriel Dove bagged a red card in the 39th minute. Nigeria capitalised and then Moses Simon tucked home from the penalty spot in the first-half stoppage time.
And ten minutes into the second half, Faisal Bangal reduced the deficit when he fired home from a freekick to make it 3-2, Vavel reports.
Despite efforts by the Nigerians to extend their lead, they could only hang on, and that was how it ended.
Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerians have taken to social media to express their displeasure following Francis Uzoho's howler against Mozambique.
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FootballOne of the major highlights of the first half was Francis Uzoho's error that led to the Mambas' goal in the match.
Nigerians on social media were not happy with the Super Eagles goalkeeper for making yet another mistake during this international break. O