Super eagles land algeria 2018 world cup qualifier
A memorable match!
The Super Eagles of Nigeria played against the Fennec Foxes of Algeria in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on November 12, 2016, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria.
The match ended in a thrilling 3-1 victory for the Super Eagles, with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring a hat-trick. The win was a crucial one for Nigeria, as it helped them maintain their lead at the top of Group B in the qualifying campaign.
Here's a brief summary of the match:
- Nigeria took the lead in the 25th minute through Kelechi Iheanacho's first goal.
- Algeria equalized just before halftime through a penalty kick converted by Riyad Mahrez.
- However, Nigeria regained the lead in the 57th minute through Iheanacho's second goal.
- Iheanacho completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute, securing a 3-1 win for the Super Eagles.
The victory was a significant one for Nigeria, as it kept them on track to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.