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20/11/2027, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria, Live on National TV
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Nigeria Vs Argentina

Nigeria play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: H Abdella (GK) , B Nwagbara (CB) , E Akinsiku (CB) , B Isemin (RB) , L Ashafa (LB) , L Sule (CDM) , E Obesere (CAM) , B Uzoma (RM) , T Olorundare (LM) , S Jafari (ST) , D Asika (ST) And the subs are: K Shehadeh (CB) , J Fayose (CB) , C Ajimobi (CM) , Y Marwa (CM) , I Tochukwu (ST)

Argentina play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Rodriguez (GK) , E Po (CB) , D Botello (CB) , O Cirilo (RB) , M Rebolledo (LB) , J Mathias (CDM) , S Behar (CAM) , S Polo (RM) , J Toledo (LM) , A Madero (ST) , V Escudero (ST) And the subs are: E Arquilla (CB) , V Badillo (CB) , Q Hernandes (CM) , N Betancur (CM) , J Moyano (ST)
Welcome to Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria where Nigeria will face Argentina.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 45136.

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

6' - Lordson Ashafa strikes the ball from long range...and its in! It's a nice goal from Lordson Ashafa for Nigeria!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

6' - Argentina kick the ball off for the restart.  

11' - Juan Mathias plays a short pass to Marco Rebolledo.  Marco Rebolledo plays the ball to Diego Botello.  Diego Botello finds Sancho Behar with a long pass.  Sancho Behar passes the ball to Santiago Polo.  Lordson Sule successfully tackles Santiago Polo and the ball goes loose.  Juan Mathias dispossesses Edward Akinsiku and takes possession.  Argentina launch a counter attack.  Juan Mathias spots a run from Vicente Escudero.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Vicente Escudero takes the ball.  Vicente Escudero reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and the ball reaches Santiago Polo.  Santiago Polo tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Santiago Polo scores!  That's a superb goal from the Argentina player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

16' - Elderson Obesere plays the ball to Lordson Sule.  Lordson Sule plays the ball to Lordson Ashafa.  Lordson Ashafa hits the ball long to Edward Akinsiku.  Edward Akinsiku passes to Elderson Obesere.  Edmundo Po dispossesses Elderson Obesere and takes possession.  Edmundo Po spots a run from Vicente Escudero.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

19' - Marco Rebolledo takes the ball past Bature Nwagbara with a turn of pace.  

20' - Marco Rebolledo spots a run from Vicente Escudero.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Vicente Escudero takes the ball.  Vicente Escudero tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Vicente Escudero for Argentina!  The keeper had no chance!

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

24' - Lordson Ashafa passes the ball to Edward Akinsiku.  Edward Akinsiku slides the ball to Bature Nwagbara.  Bature Nwagbara chips a long ball to Edward Akinsiku.  Edward Akinsiku spots a run from Shayan Jafari.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Shayan Jafari is able to control the ball.  Shayan Jafari tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Shayan Jafari for Nigeria!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

24' - Argentina kick the ball off for the restart.  

26' - Santiago Polo slides the ball to Juan Toledo.  Juan Toledo passes the ball to Santiago Polo.  Santiago Polo speeds past Lordson Sule.  

27' - Santiago Polo spots a run from Sancho Behar.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Sancho Behar is caught offside!  

29' - David Asika finds Lordson Sule with a long pass.  Lordson Sule spots a run from Shayan Jafari.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Shayan Jafari is able to take the ball.  Shayan Jafari hits the ball...but its wide!

30' - Diego Rodriguez spots a run from Sancho Behar.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

34' - David Asika finds Lordson Sule with a long ball.  Lordson Sule finds Brown Isemin with a short pass.  Diego Botello tackles Brown Isemin and takes possession.  Diego Botello spots a run from Vicente Escudero.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

36' - David Asika chips a long ball to Edward Akinsiku.  Edward Akinsiku spots a run from Elderson Obesere.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Elderson Obesere is caught offside!  

39' - Bright Uzoma strikes the ball from long range towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

42' - Diego Rodriguez plays a short pass to Diego Botello.  Diego Botello slides the ball to Marco Rebolledo.  Marco Rebolledo tries to beat Edward Akinsiku using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Marco Rebolledo runs with the ball!  

43' - Marco Rebolledo spots a run from Vicente Escudero.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

45' - Argentina kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Bright Uzoma speeds past Sancho Behar.  

50' - Bright Uzoma sees a run from Thompson Olorundare.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Thompson Olorundare is able to take the ball.  Thompson Olorundare looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

52' - Diego Rodriguez sees Sancho Behar making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Sancho Behar is able to take the ball.  Sancho Behar strikes the ball towards goal...but Hassan Abdella manages to stop the shot!  

54' - Hassan Abdella chips a long ball to Elderson Obesere.  Marco Rebolledo successfully tackles Elderson Obesere and takes the ball.  Marco Rebolledo brings the ball forward, outpacing Elderson Obesere.  

54' - Marco Rebolledo spots a run from Juan Mathias.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

60' - Edmundo Po slides the ball to Juan Toledo.  Juan Toledo passes the ball to Vicente Escudero.  Vicente Escudero spots a run from Alejandro Madero.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Alejandro Madero has strayed offside!  

62' - David Asika finds Lordson Sule with a long ball.  Lordson Sule looks to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a good goal from Lordson Sule for Nigeria!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

63' - Argentina kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - Marco Rebolledo finds Sancho Behar with a short pass.  Sancho Behar plays the ball to Diego Botello.  Diego Botello sees a run from Sancho Behar.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Sancho Behar is caught offside!  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Diego Botello is going to be taken off.  Vicente Badillo is brought on from the bench.  

72' - Thompson Olorundare spots a run from David Asika.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

76' - Alejandro Madero passes to Vicente Badillo.  Vicente Badillo sees Sancho Behar making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Sancho Behar runs on to the ball.  Sancho Behar hits a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Vicente Escudero is first to the ball...Vicente Escudero attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Hassan Abdella stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Edward Akinsiku gets to the ball first and clears.

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Juan Mathias is going to be taken off.  Nasario Betancur joins the game from the bench.  

78' - David Asika hits a shot from distance towards goal...and its in! It's a good goal from David Asika for Nigeria!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alejandro Madero is going to be taken off.  Jerrold Moyano joins the game from the bench.  

78' - Argentina kick the ball off for the restart.  

84' - Vicente Escudero successfully tackles Edward Akinsiku and the ball goes loose.  Bature Nwagbara finds Lordson Sule with a long pass.  Lordson Sule attempts to outskill Nasario Betancur and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

84' - Lordson Sule hits a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and Lordson Sule scores!  That's a brilliant goal from the Nigeria player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

85' - Argentina kick the ball off for the restart.  

90' - Santiago Polo sees Vicente Escudero making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Vicente Escudero runs on to the ball.  Vicente Escudero looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Hassan Abdella!  Bature Nwagbara is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.



The match has ended Nigeria 5 - 2 Argentina.