FT: Algeria 1 - 1 Nigeria (World Cup Qualifier)
Below is the live update of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Algeria;
FT: Algeria 1 - Nigeria. Nigeria end their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign and with a draw at there is denying the pitch was poor
John Ogu's wonderful long range curler was cancelled out by Yacine Brahimi's penalty.
The Eagles now turn their attention to the friendly against Argentina to be played in Krasnodar, Russia on Tuesday, November 14.
Read the full match report HERE.
88' There is another push and shove in the game. After Brahimi sent Ezenwa the wrong way, there was a rush to get the ball back into the center circle but Leon Balogun is not buying that and he tries to shield the ball.
The defender is punched in the face and the two teams clash.
87' GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLL! Brahimi scores and gets Algeria level
86' PENALTY to Algeria. Brahimi receives a return pass and tries to cut in through Shehu and both men clash and the referee points to the spot
84' CHANCE! Henry Onyekuru curls an effort from outside the box but it is just deflected wide off the goal
79' The Nigerian defender confronts the winger for playing a ball far away from the set piece spot and the Porto man tries to headbutt the rightback
78' HEADBUTT! Brahimi headbutts Shehu but he is only shown a yellow card
76' The fight is eventually settled by Etebo and John Ogu
75' SUB: On Boudejeur on, Benteur off
74' The pitch has erupted as Medjani clashed with Alex Iwobi and both players almost come to blows
71' SUB: Henry Onyekuru on, Anthony Nwakaeme off
68' The striker is at the end of a cross from the right and despite seeing Ezenwa beaten and just a free goal, the striker decided it was best he sent the ball back the same way it was coming
67' WHAT A MISS! Islam Slimani misses an open goal chance.
63' The Isreal based midfielder picks up a loose ball outside the box and instead of slamming a shot, he just simply curls it into the roof of the net. Algeria 0 - 1 Nigeria
63' GOOOOOAAAALLLL! Nigeria take the lead and what a sweet strike that was from John Ogu
61' CHANCE! Algeria should be one up now but somehow it is still scoreless. Ezenwa fluffs a corner kick and it falls to Mehdi who only has to head to en empty net but he sent his header over from six yards out
60' The teams look like they have gotten used to the poor pitch now but still no goals yet
57' EZENWA is down! The FC Ifeanyi Ubah shotstopper collides with an opposition player and he will need medical attention
54' SHOT! Aleix Iwobi's left footed volley from outside the box is well saved. A little more power and the net would be shaking now
53' BLOCKED! Shot from Slimani from Riyad Mahrez short freekick is blocked by Leon Balogun for a corner which in turn is easily clared
50; Brahimi is taken down in the box after a surging run but the referee does not deem it a foul. The Porto man could have been stronger
47' CHANCE! Alex Iwobi takes out a defender and when he looked to cross, the pitch once again gives way and the Arsenal man cannot connect
46' No substitutions yet as both teams look to get settled
46' The Super Eagles of Nigeria get the second half kicked off
HT: Algeria 0 - 0 Nigeria
A bad pitch has contributed to an even half as both teams are yet to build one meaningful attack in the game so far
45' One time of added time given
43' SAVE! John Ogu's long range freekick is well held by the Algerian goalkeeper
40' Five minutes to go and still no goals yet although the Super Eagles are looking the most likely to score so far
37' Etebo fouls Slimani around the half way line and for some reason he escapes a card for his two footed challenge
34' Shehu Abdullahi does well to clear a loose ball after Leon Balogun's poor clearance
32' No one is settled yet in the game because of the very bad pitch. The ground fails Mahrez as he tried a no look back heel
29' SUB: Algeria make a sub s Nessahk comes off and Abduloboui comes on
25' SHOT! Ndidi has a crack but it is easily block unto the path of Nigeria who try to create something but Ola Aina cannot control a pass (the pitch once again at fault) and it goes out for a throw in
22' Still the poor pitch making the game look helter skelter... no one particularly dominating the game
20' CHANCE for Nigeria, Ndidi picks up a loose ball in midfield and drives forward but his pass to Iheanacho is poor
18' Chance for Mahrez to shoot but the poor pitch lets him down as the ball goes bubbling under his feet
15' Nwakaeme does well to earn a free kick at the corner flag. The ball is swung in but Nwakaeme is unable to connect as he is dragged down. Referee refuses to blow for a penalty
12' Shot from Ferhat from outside the box after a corner is cleared is just wide as the Algerians looks to dominate.
10' The bad pitch has made it hard for both teams to create attacking move, On one occasion Kelechi Iheanacho misjudged a ball and was forced to concede a throw in
8' The game has been here and there and the pitch is very poor with a contours
6' Slimani is punished for a hand ball
3' Another chance for the Desert Foxes from a freekick but Leon Balogun does well to clear the danger
1'Early chance for Algeria as Slimani heads just wide
1' Algeria get us started
Nigeria XI vs Algeria: Ezenwa, Shehu, Ekong, Balogun, Ola Aina, Ndidi, Ogu, Etebo, Iheanacho, Nwakaeme, Iwobi.
Subs: Akpeyi, Uzoho, Musa, Kayode, Ebuechi, Awaziem, Mikel, Agbo, Nwakali, Omeruo, Onyekuru
- Check out the Eagles warming up below;
Read the preview of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier starts between Nigeria and Algeria below;
- Algeria welcome Nigeria in final 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier group game
- Victor Moses, Ogenyi Onazi, Elderson Echiejile, Odion Ighalo all missing for the Eagles
- Rabah Madjer has a full strength Algeria squad to pick from for the game
- After the match, Nigeria travel to Russia to face 2014 World Cup finalists Argentina
The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup but they have one their final game to against Algeria who have no chance of making the tournament.
In the other group game AFCON 2017 winners Cameroon play the Chipolopolo of Zambia.
The confirmed line-up for the game is:
Nigeria XI vs Algeria: Ezenwa, Shehu, Ekong, Balogun, Aina, Ndidi, Ogu, Etebo, Iheanacho, Nwakaeme, Iwobi.
Subs: Akpeyi, Uzoho, Musa, Kayode, Ebuechi, Awaziem, Mikel, Agbo, Nwakali, Omeruo, Onyekuru
Ahead of the qualifier Legit.ng looks to bring you the team news, venue, time of the clash and much more.
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Rabah Madjer, a former footballer was recently appoint coach of Algeria and he has been making all the right noise about wanting a positive result for his team.
Kick off: 8pm (Algerian time)
Date: Friday, November 10
Venue: Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, Constantine
Confirmed injured/out of the game: Odion Ighalo, Elderson Echiejile, Mikel Agu, Ogenyi Onazi, Victor Moses and Moses Simon
Where to watch: Super Sport 7 and Super Sport 9
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Possible line ups
Nigeria: Uzoho, Aina, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Abdullahi, Etebo, Ogu, Ndidi, Nwakaeme, Iwobi, Onyekuru
Algeria: Salhi, Ghoulam, Bensebaini, Mandi, Attal, Bentaleb, Brahimi, Bannecar, Mahrez, Slimani, Soudani
On Saturday, November 11, the team will fly aboard a chartered flight to Krasnodar, the Russian city that will host Tuesday’s international friendly against Argentina.
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