Onobi, Adeniji & Chikatara Feature In Super Eagles 1 - 0 Win Vs Ivory Coast
Published: January 11, 2016
The Super Eagles wrapped up their international friendlies in South Africa with a 1 - 0 victory against Ivory Coast at the Tuks Stadium, Pretoria on Monday afternoon.
Just before half time, El-Kanemi Warriors midfielder Ifeanyi Mathew scored what turned out to be the game - winner, firing accurately past the Ivorian goalkeeper.
As per team news, speculation surrounding the availability of Paul Onobi, Tunde Adeniji and Chisom Chikatara for the African Nations Championship ended, with manager Sunday Oliseh including the Sunshine Stars pair in the starting lineup.
Abia Warriors sensation Chisom Chikatara has also put his injury worries behind him and was in action for the last 15 minutes of the encounter.
The 22 players in camp and team officials will jet out to Rwanda on Friday, January 15.
Photo Credit : thenff.com
Just before half time, El-Kanemi Warriors midfielder Ifeanyi Mathew scored what turned out to be the game - winner, firing accurately past the Ivorian goalkeeper.
As per team news, speculation surrounding the availability of Paul Onobi, Tunde Adeniji and Chisom Chikatara for the African Nations Championship ended, with manager Sunday Oliseh including the Sunshine Stars pair in the starting lineup.
Abia Warriors sensation Chisom Chikatara has also put his injury worries behind him and was in action for the last 15 minutes of the encounter.
The 22 players in camp and team officials will jet out to Rwanda on Friday, January 15.
Photo Credit : thenff.com
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