Nigeria defeated Mozambique 3-2 in an international friendly on Monday 16 October, 2023.
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| Nigeria grabbed a 3-2 win over Mozambique in an international friendly on Monday 16 October, 2023 |
G. Catamo opened scoring for Mozambique early, in the 6th minute, T. Moffi levelled for Nigeria in the 19th minute.
The Super Eagles fielded without Napoli sharpshooter, Victor Osimhen, and Kelechi Iheanacho to emerge victorious in a friendly for the first time in five (5) years.
Nigeria went two goals ahead through F. Onyeka and M. Simon in the 30th and 45+3′ (penalty) respectively.
Mozambique’s Edmilson was red-carded in the 38th minute, however, they continued fighting and netted a second in the 55th minute through F. Bangal.
