Ubong
Ekpai’s 3rd minute goal against Brazil, stunned the Estádio Kléber Andrade home
section as Nigeria earned a 1-0 win over the South American powerhouse in an
international friendly, Friday.
The friendly
was part of both team’s preparation for the Rio 2016 Games which kicks off
August 4.
Dream Team
VI was led by assistant coach Fatai Amoo ; with head coach Samson Siasia
preparing the Super Eagles for a twin bill Afcon 2017 qualifiers against Egypt.
The win
means Nigeria edge Brazil 2-1 in their head to head since the Summer Games in
1996.
Starting XI:
Daniel
Emmanuel, Effiong Ndifreke, Mohammed Musa, Ovbokha Agboyi, Oduduwa Segun, Keigo
Saturday, Ubong Ekpai, Awoniyi Taiwo, Imoh Ezekiel, Popoola Sodiq, Dimgba
Stanley.
Subs:
Sub:
Y.Mohammed, S. Sincere, A. Chizoba, I.Believe, Junior Ajayi, V. Osimhen, N.
Oduwa. G. Ekpolo, S. Theophilus.
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