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Goal and Highlights: Nigeria 0-1 Central African Republic in Qatar 2022 Qualifiers
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Surprise
The Central African Republic bet on defending well and looking for a counterattack that ended up working for them to win their first victory in this knockout round.
End game
Nigeria 0-1 Central African Republic.
90'
Five more minutes are added.
90'
Central African Republic goal
A long ball into the box by Namnganda to the jubilation of the bench, which exploded with joy.
89'
The Nigerian striker does not make good contact with the cross to the near post and the ball goes wide.
85'
Osimhen hits the ball inside the area and it goes over the side of the goal.
83'
Two against one on the counter-attack and the Central African Republic wasted it.
78'
Musa came in and Aribo went out, a change for Nigeria.
75'
The newly-entered Kalu was encouraged to take the direct free kick, but it came out very awkwardly.
70'
Gaopandia entered and Ndokomandji left, instead of Central African Republic.
70'
Now the shot was taken by Uzoho, who shot over the top of the goal.
67'
Osimhen gains position at the far post, but his header is off target.
66'
Freeman Niamathé had the first, but the Nigerian goalkeeper kept it out with his feet.
65'
The match is stopped because a Central African Republic player has been left lying on the field.
58'
Osimhen does not get a good header on target and allows the defense to deny.
53'
Osimhen's shot hit the post and then the counterattack was deflected by a saving leg. Nigeria came close again.
50'
Aribo, who had entered the area, shot the ball straight into the stands.
48'
Osimhen's service passes through the area and does not find a teammate at the far post. Nigeria close.
46'
Awonity came on for Iheanacho in Nigeria's only change at halftime.
46'
The second half begins between Nigeria and Central African Republic.
Half time
Nigeria 0-0 Central African Republic.
45'
Only one more minute will be added.
44'
A cross to the far post went all the way through the Nigerian area without finding a recipient.
34'
Kelechi Iheanacho's close-range shot passes close to the goal, although he then lies down on the field.
33'
Central African Republic had scored first through Collins, but a foul was called earlier.
27'
Osimhen's cross to the near post was blocked by the goalkeeper without bouncing, and then Osimhen slipped in a shot that went over the top of the goal.
24'
Osimhen is caught offside and still no threatening action falls.
15'
Osimhen tries to cross inside the box but the cross is blocked for a corner kick.
12'
Georgino M'Vondo was penalized for a handball when he had already beaten a defender and was free in a one-on-one situation against the goalkeeper.
9'
The Central African Republic goalkeeper gets his hands on a service that is too long.
7'
Both teams were very imprecise in the first minutes of the game.
1'
Central African Republic's cross from a set piece is ruled out for offside.
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The match between Nigeria and Central African Republic kicks off.
In this moments
The national anthems of both Nigeria and Central African Republic are sung.
Minutes away
In just a few minutes the teams will take the field and the whistle will blow for this Nigeria vs Central African Republic match.
How is the group doing?
Nigeria is in first place with six points, followed by Cape Verde with 4 points, which has already played its third game, and Liberia with 3 points, while Central African Republic is last with only one point.
XI Central African Republic
Saint Ngam Ngam, Cyrus Grengou, Peter Guinari, Sadock Ndobé, Flory Yangao, Georgino M'Vondo, Mely Ndokomandji, Thibault Ban, Prince Samalah, Tresór Toropié, Freeman Niamathé.
XI NIgeria
Frank Onyeka, Jamilu Collins, Leon Balogun, Chidera Ejuke, Ola Aina, William Ekong, Francis Uzoho, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Joe Aribo.
The venue
The venue for this property will be the Teslim Balogun Stadium, located in the city of Lagos and inaugurated in 2007.
Who will get the full spoils?
🇳🇬 @NGSuperEagles 🆚 Central Republic of Africa 🇨🇫
Who will claim the #WCQ match points?🤔#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/OTmKs5isIO — CAF (@CAF_Online) October 7, 2021
At the same time
Equatorial Guinea vs Zambia and Rwanda vs Uganda will be played at the same time in the continuation of the African qualifiers.
Today's results
Two games have already been played today, where Cape Verde defeated Liberia 2-1 away and the Republic of Congo had no major problems in defeating Madagascar 2-0.
Will pay for the game
Next Sunday these teams will meet again quickly, so this could be a clear back-and-forth match where if Nigeria wins they could secure once and for all the leadership of the group.
Start
Africa's qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup continue as Nigeria returns home to face Central African Republic. We begin our coverage of the game.
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Brazil: 1:00 PM in YouTube.
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USA (ET): 12:00 PM in YouTube.
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Paraguay: 1:00 PM in YouTube.
Peru: 11:00 AM in YouTube.
Uruguay: 1:00 PM in YouTube.
Last games
This is the first time that these two teams will face each other in recent years, remembering that Nigeria comes from defeating Lebanon 2-0 and Cape Verde 2-1; while Central African Republic drew with Cape Verde 1-1 and lost by the minimum at home to Lebanon.
Key player Central African Republic
Tresor Toropité is the element that can move the ball in the last third of the field and can count on that clarity for the last touch, especially in plays that can develop on the counterattack.
Key player Nigeria
Victor Osimhen is the most prominent and experienced player up front, so his leadership and finishing could be key for the Eagles to get a good result at home.
Last Team Central African Republic
1 Prince Samola, 3 Michael Yangao, 21 Peter Guinari, 5 Sadock Ndobe, 2 Saint Cyr Ngam, 6 Melky Ndokomandji, 25 Steve Freeman, 27 Kari Namnganda, 7 Tresor Toropité, 24 Axel Urie, 15 Georgino M'Vondo Ze.
Last Team Nigeria
1 Maduka Okuye, 20 Chidozie Awaziem, 12 Shehu Abdullahi, 22 Kenneth Omeruo, 3 Jamilu Collins, 14 Kingsley Michael, 13 Bonke Innocent, 8 Chidera Ejuke, 7 Ahmad Musa, 9 Victor Osimhen, 15 Moses Simon.
Central African Republic: confidence-boosting win
Central African Republic, on the other hand, have not started well with a draw and a loss that keep them at the bottom of the section and with little chance, according to experts, that they can come away with all three points; but the role of victims could strengthen them to make a splash on the road.
Nigeria: stay at the top
Although they have been very fortunate, especially in the last match against Cape Verde, Nigeria has started with two victories that have allowed them to be at the top of Group C, so with one more win they will be consolidating and, with three games left, it could be definitive to ensure their passage to the World Cup in Qatar 2022.
Kick-off time
The Nigeria vs Central African Republic match will be played at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, in Lagos, Nigeria. The kick-off is scheduled at 12 pm ET.
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