Late Drama In Blantyre, Eagles Draw
Published: June 09, 2012
Everything happened in the final minutes of Saturday's World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigerian and the National Team of Malawi in Blantyre, a game which ended 1-1.
Both teams were settling for a goalless draw, then Kano Pillars defensive midfielder Gabriel Reuben scored what most spectators was the match winner after 89 minutes.
Two minutes in added time, Joseph Banda equalized for the Flames after the Eagles lost concentration in defense.
Nigeria tops Group F with 4 points, two points ahead of second placed Malawi. Namibia and Kenya play later on Saturday.
Both teams were settling for a goalless draw, then Kano Pillars defensive midfielder Gabriel Reuben scored what most spectators was the match winner after 89 minutes.
Two minutes in added time, Joseph Banda equalized for the Flames after the Eagles lost concentration in defense.
Nigeria tops Group F with 4 points, two points ahead of second placed Malawi. Namibia and Kenya play later on Saturday.
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