By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Friday trashed the Indomitable lions of Cameroon 4-0 during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
The goals were scored by striker Odion Ighalo, Captain John Mikel Obi, Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses and Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho.
Odion Ighalo put Nigeria ahead after receiving a fine pass from John Obi Mikel in the 29th minute.
John Mikel Obi added the second on the 42 minute.
Moses Simon assisted the third goal scored by Victor Moses in the 55th minute.
Kelechi Iheanacho punished the Indomitable Lions with a fine header in the 76th minute.
Nigeria lead the group with 9 points from three game, followed by Cameroon with two points while Zambia and Algeria are on one point each.
Team News
Nigeria
GOALKEEPER | Ikechukwu Ezenwa
RIGHT-BACK | Shehu Abdullahi
CENTRAL DEFENDER | William Troost-Ekong
CENTRAL DEFENDER | Leon Balogun
LEFT-BACK | Elderson Echiejile
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER | Wilfred Ndidi
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER | Ogenyi Onazi
PLAYMAKER | John Obi Mikel
WINGER | Moses Simon
WINGER | Victor Moses
STRIKER | Odion Ighalo
MANAGER l Gernot Rohr
Cameroon
Cameroon
Fabrice ONDOA
(GK)
André ZAMBO ANGUISSA
Adolphe TEIKEU
Michael NGADEU NGADJUI
Moumi NGAMALEU
Benjamin MOUKANDJO
Vincent ABOUBAKAR
Christian BASSOGOG
Sebastien SIANI
Collins FAI
Serge LEUKO
Manager: Hugo BROOS (Daily Trust)