Super Eagles lose 2-1 to Algeria despite scoring first
Algeria defeated Super Eagles side 2-1 in a friendly game on Tuesday in Oran.
Nigeria were without key players including Napoli forward Victor Osimhen; defender William Troost-Ekong among others for the clash in the North African nation.
But Jose Peseiro’s men took the lead just eight minutes into the game when Terem Moffi struck for Nigeria.
Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez levelled for the host in the 40th minute from the spot, while Youcef Atal cracker, 21 minutes later, condemned the Peseiro to his first defeat to an African side since taking over the team earlier in the year.
Just last week, Nigeria had battled to a 2-2 draw with the Algerian home-based side in a test match
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