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19/09/2054, Althawra Sports City, Sana'a, Yemen, Live on National TV
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Yemen Vs Nigeria

Yemen play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Hanoush (GK) , A Ghannam (CB) , I Huq (CB) , S Rahman (CB) , A Radwan (RB) , R Mahdi (LB) , F Abicair (CDM) , A Nahdi (CAM) , D Saidi (RM) , A Namli (LM) , S Akhtar (ST) And the subs are: S Bina (CB) , O Alatrash (CM) , H Betro (CM) , S Fakhoury (ST)

Nigeria play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: E Tukur (GK) , D Oyekan (CB) , A Bird (CB) , M Egbo (RB) , L Ademiluyi (LB) , I Nwachi (CDM) , C Ciroma (CAM) , N Adokwe (RM) , B Lawan (LM) , O Akinwande (ST) , E Lawal (ST) And the subs are: J Owello (CB) , S Kechere (CB) , P Tella (CM) , N Adepoju (CM) , R Baraguina (ST)

Welcome to Althawra Sports City in Sana'a, Yemen where Yemen will face Nigeria.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 30000.

1' - Yemen kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - Imran Huq plays a short pass to Rehman Mahdi.  Rehman Mahdi finds Abdul Ghannam with a short pass.  Abdul Ghannam plays a short pass to Rehman Mahdi.  Rehman Mahdi sees Danyaal Saidi making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Danyaal Saidi has strayed offside!  

8' - Bryn Lawan plays a long ball to Arran Bird.  Arran Bird spots a run from Nathaniel Adokwe.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

10' - Faisal Abicair finds Abdul Ghannam with a long ball.  Abdul Ghannam sees a run from Danyaal Saidi.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

12' - Bryn Lawan plays a long ball to Chima Ciroma.  Chima Ciroma tries to beat Abdul Ghannam using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

14' - Chima Ciroma passes the ball to Efe Lawal.  Efe Lawal attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Efe Lawal for Nigeria!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

14' - Yemen kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - Rehman Mahdi plays a short pass to Danyaal Saidi.  Danyaal Saidi passes to Amer Namli.  Amer Namli plays the ball to Danyaal Saidi.  Danyaal Saidi hits the ball long to Amjad Nahdi.  Amjad Nahdi sees a run from Amer Namli.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

20' - Bryn Lawan plays a long ball to Chima Ciroma.  Chima Ciroma uses his pace to beat Aftab Radwan.  

23' - Rehman Mahdi speeds past Olufemi Akinwande.  

27' - Rehman Mahdi plays the ball to Aftab Radwan.  Aftab Radwan finds Imran Huq with a long ball.  Imran Huq sees Danyaal Saidi making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

29' - Bryn Lawan finds Arran Bird with a long pass.  Imran Huq dispossesses Arran Bird and the ball goes loose.  Amjad Nahdi spots a run from Amer Namli.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Amer Namli takes the ball.  Amer Namli tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Amer Namli for Yemen!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

30' - Nigeria kick the ball off for the restart.  

37' - Faisal Abicair fires a shot from distance towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Faisal Abicair for Yemen!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

37' - Nigeria kick the ball off for the restart.  

44' - Amer Namli slides the ball to Sajid Akhtar.  Sajid Akhtar sees a run from Amjad Nahdi.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Amjad Nahdi takes the ball.  Amjad Nahdi attempts a shot towards goal...but Efe Tukur performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Nigeria kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Izunna Nwachi passes to Bryn Lawan.  Bryn Lawan finds Chima Ciroma with a short pass.  Chima Ciroma speeds past Amjad Nahdi.  

50' - Chima Ciroma tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Olufemi Akinwande pounces on the loose ball...Olufemi Akinwande tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Sajid Akhtar is going to be taken off.  Shayan Fakhoury joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rehman Mahdi is going to be taken off.  Saad Bina is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dave Oyekan is going to be taken off.  Sam Kechere joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Arran Bird sees a run from Efe Lawal.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Efe Lawal takes the ball.  Efe Lawal shoots...and Efe Lawal scores!  That's a fine goal from the Nigeria player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

56' - Yemen kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - Imran Huq slides the ball to Amjad Nahdi.  Amjad Nahdi runs with the ball, beating Arran Bird.  

63' - Amjad Nahdi curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

65' - Izunna Nwachi runs with the ball, beating Shayan Fakhoury.  

70' - Sajid Rahman hits the ball long to Abdul Ghannam.  Abdul Ghannam curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Michael Egbo.  

71' - Amer Namli dispossesses Michael Egbo and gains possession for his team.  Yemen try to launch a quick counter attack.  Amer Namli hits the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Amer Namli for Yemen!  The keeper had no chance!

71' - Nigeria kick the ball off for the restart.  

73' - Michael Egbo passes the ball to Bryn Lawan.  Bryn Lawan plays a short pass to Chima Ciroma.  With a turn of pace, Chima Ciroma beats Danyaal Saidi.  

76' - Chima Ciroma plays the ball to Efe Lawal.  Efe Lawal attempts to use his skills to beat Aftab Radwan, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

76' - Efe Lawal spots a run from Olufemi Akinwande.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Olufemi Akinwande is going to be taken off.  Robert Baraguina joins the game from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Nathaniel Adokwe is going to be taken off.  Paul Tella is brought on from the bench.  

82' - Amjad Nahdi dispossesses Bryn Lawan and takes the ball.  Arran Bird successfully tackles Amjad Nahdi and the ball goes loose.  Lukman Ademiluyi successfully tackles Amjad Nahdi and takes possession.  Lukman Ademiluyi spots a run from Chima Ciroma.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Chima Ciroma is caught offside!  

91' - Faisal Abicair successfully tackles Michael Egbo and the ball goes loose.  Lukman Ademiluyi finds Paul Tella with a long ball.  Paul Tella passes to Bryn Lawan.  Abdul Ghannam successfully tackles Bryn Lawan and takes possession.  Abdul Ghannam finds Aftab Radwan with a long ball.  Aftab Radwan crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Izunna Nwachi.  



The match has ended Yemen 3 - 2 Nigeria.