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24/02/2055, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria, Live on National TV
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Nigeria Vs Wales

Nigeria play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: P Aga (GK) , A Bird (CB) , D Oyekan (CB) , M Egbo (RB) , L Ademiluyi (LB) , I Nwachi (CDM) , C Ciroma (CAM) , N Adokwe (RM) , Y Baddour (LM) , O Akinwande (ST) , O Olumide (ST) And the subs are: J Owello (CB) , S Kechere (CB) , P Tella (CM) , N Adepoju (CM) , I Ecoma (ST)

Wales play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Whitfield (GK) , C Probert (CB) , R Jones (CB) , P Thomas (CB) , R Prichard (RB) , G Ryan (LB) , A Cook (CDM) , J Finlayson (CAM) , M Banks (RM) , Z Rayburn (LM) , M Mewies (ST) And the subs are: G Morris (CB) , I McClement (CB) , S Apted (CM) , B Farrell (CM) , J Argall (ST)

Welcome to Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria where Nigeria will face Wales.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 60000.

1' - Nigeria kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

9' - Lukman Ademiluyi spots a run from Nathaniel Adokwe.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Nathaniel Adokwe is able to control the ball.  Nathaniel Adokwe looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a great goal from Nathaniel Adokwe for Nigeria!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

9' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

12' - Olufemi Akinwande sees a run from Chima Ciroma.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

21' - Mark Mewies hits the ball long to Charlie Probert.  Charlie Probert plays a short pass to John Finlayson.  Michael Egbo successfully tackles John Finlayson and takes possession.  Michael Egbo plays a long ball to Dave Oyekan.  Dave Oyekan plays the ball to Nathaniel Adokwe.  Nathaniel Adokwe sees a run from Olufemi Akinwande.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Olufemi Akinwande has strayed offside!  

33' - Aron Cook hits the ball long to Richard Jones.  Richard Jones finds Gareth Ryan with a short pass.  Gareth Ryan sees a run from John Finlayson.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but John Finlayson has strayed offside!  

40' - Lukman Ademiluyi finds Dave Oyekan with a long ball.  Dave Oyekan spots a run from Olufemi Akinwande.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Olufemi Akinwande runs on to the ball.  Olufemi Akinwande attempts the cutback and is able to find Orji Olumide.  Orji Olumide looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Orji Olumide for Nigeria!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

41' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

43' - Gareth Ryan passes to Aron Cook.  Aron Cook plays a short pass to John Finlayson.  Chima Ciroma successfully tackles John Finlayson and takes possession.  Nigeria try to launch a quick counter attack.  Chima Ciroma tries to unleash a long range shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Aron Cook plays the ball to Zachary Rayburn.  Zachary Rayburn passes to Marc Banks.  Olufemi Akinwande tackles Marc Banks and takes the ball.  Olufemi Akinwande uses his pace to beat Marc Banks.  

48' - Olufemi Akinwande sees a run from Izunna Nwachi.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Izunna Nwachi is caught offside!  

55' - Nathaniel Adokwe slides the ball to Olufemi Akinwande.  Olufemi Akinwande fires a shot from outside the area towards goal...and Olufemi Akinwande scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Nigeria player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Oyekan is going to be taken off.  Sam Kechere is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Mewies is going to be taken off.  Jack Argall is going to be brought on.  

55' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

59' - Aron Cook passes to John Finlayson.  John Finlayson plays the ball to Gareth Ryan.  Gareth Ryan passes the ball to Charlie Probert.  Charlie Probert passes a long ball to Aron Cook.  Aron Cook sees Marc Banks making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Marc Banks takes the ball.  Marc Banks reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Michael Egbo gets back and intercepts the ball!  

62' - John Finlayson passes the ball to Marc Banks.  Marc Banks tries to beat Sam Kechere using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Marc Banks runs with the ball!  

62' - Marc Banks curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Sam Kechere.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Richard Jones is going to be taken off.  Glyn Morris joins the game from the bench.  

67' - Marc Banks plays a short pass to Rodric Prichard.  Rodric Prichard sees a run from John Finlayson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and John Finlayson takes the ball.  John Finlayson tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from John Finlayson for Wales!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Arran Bird is going to be taken off.  John Owello is going to be brought on.  

68' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

71' - John Finlayson finds Jack Argall with a short pass.  Jack Argall plays a short pass to John Finlayson.  John Finlayson attempts a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Prince Aga!  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chima Ciroma is going to be taken off.  Paul Tella is going to be brought on.  

77' - Phylip Thomas sees John Finlayson making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but John Finlayson has strayed offside!  

82' - Lukman Ademiluyi passes the ball to Paul Tella.  Paul Tella plays the ball to Nathaniel Adokwe.  John Finlayson successfully tackles Nathaniel Adokwe and takes the ball.  John Finlayson strikes the ball from outside the area...and its in! Its a goal for Wales!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

83' - Nigeria kick the ball off for the restart.  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gareth Ryan is going to be taken off.  Ian McClement is brought on from the bench.  

85' - Michael Egbo speeds past Marc Banks.  

86' - Michael Egbo spots a run from Olufemi Akinwande.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Olufemi Akinwande takes the ball.  Olufemi Akinwande tries to lob the ball over the advancing Desmond Whitfield...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Olufemi Akinwande for Nigeria!  The keeper was stranded!

86' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - Charlie Probert passes to John Finlayson.  John Finlayson plays the ball to Rodric Prichard.  Rodric Prichard finds Charlie Probert with a long pass.  Charlie Probert passes the ball to Aron Cook.  Aron Cook strikes the ball from long range towards goal...but the shot goes wide!



The match has ended Nigeria 4 - 2 Wales.