Emmanuel Emenike's brace was enough for the Super Eagles to record a 2-1 away win over the 'Walya Antelopes' of Ethiopia in a World cup qualifier on Sunday.
The Turkish-based striker scored his first goal from 25 yards in the 67th minute. Emenike forced his way through an array of the opponents' defence line before firing an unstoppable shot that flew into the bottom corner of the Ethiopian goal.
The hosts had taken the lead in a bizarre fashion on the 54th minute. A cross from the left flank of the 'Antelopes' was not well saved by the Nigerian keeper and he appeared to have caught the ball on the line while standing behind the goal.
The Nigerians missed the chance to score a second goal in the 78th minute when Ahmed Musa's ferocious strike came off the post.
Emenike broke into the opponents' penalty area before he was pulled down. He stepped up and scored his fourth goal in his last three matches for Nigeria.
The second leg play-off of this Brazil 2014 tie will be played on November 16th in Calabar.
The Turkish-based striker scored his first goal from 25 yards in the 67th minute. Emenike forced his way through an array of the opponents' defence line before firing an unstoppable shot that flew into the bottom corner of the Ethiopian goal.
The hosts had taken the lead in a bizarre fashion on the 54th minute. A cross from the left flank of the 'Antelopes' was not well saved by the Nigerian keeper and he appeared to have caught the ball on the line while standing behind the goal.
The Nigerians missed the chance to score a second goal in the 78th minute when Ahmed Musa's ferocious strike came off the post.
Emenike broke into the opponents' penalty area before he was pulled down. He stepped up and scored his fourth goal in his last three matches for Nigeria.
The second leg play-off of this Brazil 2014 tie will be played on November 16th in Calabar.
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