Nigeria will take on newly-crowned Europa League champions, Atletico Madrid, in a friendly at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on May 22.
Super Eagles’ B Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf, has invited 23 players, among them highly–rated Plateau United striker Tosin Omoyele and Katsina United defender, Destiny Ashadi.
Jan Oblak is the only notable name in the Atletico squad, as players preparing for the 2018 World Cup have been left out.
Kick off is 6pm Nigerian time.
Tuesday, May 22
Nigeria vs Atletico Madrid
First Half: It is 1-1 at the break. Kelechi Nwakali opened scoring with a screamer, before Atletico Madrid equalized through Angel Correa.
The Super Eagles almost restored their lead before half time, but substitute Destiny Ashadi missed an open net after great work by Samad.
If this international friendly game ends in a draw at the end of 90 minutes, we go straight into penalties.
Second Half: Former Chelsea striker, Fernando Torres, headed the Europa League champions into the lead. But Usman Mohammed drew Nigeria level with a top quality finish.
Borja Garces netted the winner with five minutes left, as Atletico won 3-2.
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