The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday defeated visiting Desert Foxes of Algeria 3-1 in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Chelsea’s utility player, Victor Moses, grabbed a brace with skipper Mikel Obi also getting on the score sheet.The win placed Nigeria on top of Group B with six points; Cameroon are second with two points after two draws while Zambia and Algeria stay at third and fourth respectively with one point apiece.
Super Eagles Soar on Moses' Wings❗
Nigeria 3- 1 Algeria
Goal scores: Moses 25' 90+', Mikel 42' Bentaleb 67'
Nigeria have dealt with Algeria's World Cup qualification hope a huge blow by relegating them to 3-1 loss at Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo. It was Victor Moses who donned the role of the destroyer-in-chief by grabbing 2 goals⚽ while John Obi Mikel also got on the scoresheet. Nabil Bentaleb scored for the Foxes of Algeria.
Moses scored the first in the 25th minute with a thunderous shot after playing a one-two. His Chelsea teammate Mikel turned on the charm by getting the 2nd goal, 3 minutes before halftime. Though Nabil Bentaleb brought the Algerians back into the game with a brilliant strikepast Akpeyi (Nigerian Goal Keeper). Victor Moses applied the finishing touches at the fag end of the game to seal a superb result for the Nigerians.
Congrats Nigeria 👍👏👏