RIPPLES NIGERIA
Super Eagles of Nigeria fell to a defeat to Guinea in a friendly game which served as a warmup for the team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The friendly game saw the Eagles lose 2-0 to Syli National, with Aguibou Camara and Facinet Conte scoring the goals.
The game played in Abu Dhabi on Monday saw Stanley Nwabali, William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Zaidu Sanusi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Raphael Onyedika and Chidozie Awaziem.
The Super Eagles had their best chance of scoring in the 20th minute when a foul on Umar Sadiq saw the referee point to the penalty spot but Moses Simon’s effort was saved by the goalkeaper.