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22/09/2035, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria, Live on National TV
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Nigeria Vs Albania

Nigeria play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: N Eteimo (GK) , K Shehadeh (CB) , B Nwagbara (CB) , J Akinkunmi (RB) , O Chikelu (LB) , J Makinwa (CDM) , E Obesere (CAM) , R Baraguina (RM) , Y Marwa (LM) , N Kutigi (ST) , S Jafari (ST) And the subs are: J Oluwale (CB) , A Bankole (CB) , P Unigwe (CM) , C Ajimobi (CM) , J Emeagwali (ST)

Albania play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Rrustemi (GK) , E Lucca (CB) , A Velo (CB) , B Sapunxiu (RB) , D Hamiti (LB) , B Veseli (CDM) , B Prenkpalaj (CAM) , B Prifti (RM) , A Velo (LM) , D Demaci (ST) , B Lazami (ST) And the subs are: E Raco (CB) , D Muslimi (CB) , B Arbnori (CM) , B Ristani (CM) , E Blaku (ST)
Welcome to Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria where Nigeria will face Albania.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 38938.

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

7' - Engjell Lucca slides the ball to Arben Velo.  Arben Velo curves the ball into the box, but Elderson Obesere intercepts and takes possession.  

9' - Elderson Obesere passes to Kashif Shehadeh.  Kashif Shehadeh sees a run from Yakubu Marwa.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

11' - Dritan Demaci plays a long ball to Besart Sapunxiu.  Besart Sapunxiu spots a run from Bardhyl Lazami.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

13' - Yakubu Marwa finds Bature Nwagbara with a long ball.  Bature Nwagbara spots a run from Shayan Jafari.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

15' - Dritan Demaci passes a long ball to Besmir Prenkpalaj.  Besmir Prenkpalaj sees a run from Besim Prifti.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Besim Prifti has strayed offside!  

20' - Yakubu Marwa plays a long pass to Kashif Shehadeh.  Kashif Shehadeh plays a short pass to Yakubu Marwa.  Yakubu Marwa hits a shot from distance...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Yakubu Marwa gets to the ball first...Yakubu Marwa tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Julius Makinwa gets to the ball first...Julius Makinwa attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Julius Makinwa for Nigeria!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

21' - Albania kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Ditmer Hamiti passes to Besmir Prenkpalaj.  Besmir Prenkpalaj plays a short pass to Behar Veseli.  Behar Veseli sees a run from Besmir Prenkpalaj.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

29' - Yakubu Marwa finds Nwankwo Eteimo with a short pass.  Nwankwo Eteimo hits the ball long to Elderson Obesere.  Elderson Obesere plays a short pass to Shayan Jafari.  Shayan Jafari finds Yakubu Marwa with a short pass.  Besmir Prenkpalaj dispossesses Yakubu Marwa and gains possession for his team.  Besmir Prenkpalaj brings the ball forward, outpacing Shayan Jafari.  

32' - Besmir Prenkpalaj passes the ball to Agim Velo.  Agim Velo passes the ball to Engjell Lucca.  Engjell Lucca sees a run from Besmir Prenkpalaj.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

34' - Yakubu Marwa passes a long ball to Elderson Obesere.  Elderson Obesere attempts to outskill Besmir Prenkpalaj, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

35' - Elderson Obesere sees a run from Neil Kutigi.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Neil Kutigi is able to control the ball.  Neil Kutigi reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, the ball falling to Julius Makinwa.  Julius Makinwa attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Julius Makinwa for Nigeria!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

35' - Albania kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Agim Velo passes the ball to Engjell Lucca.  Engjell Lucca passes to Agim Velo.  Agim Velo plays a long pass to Ditmer Hamiti.  Ditmer Hamiti crosses the ball, but opposing player Julius Makinwa takes possession.  

39' - Julius Makinwa speeds past Besmir Prenkpalaj.  

40' - Julius Makinwa speeds past Dritan Demaci.  

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

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

47' - Ditmer Hamiti plays the ball to Besart Sapunxiu.  Besart Sapunxiu plays a short pass to Besmir Prenkpalaj.  Besmir Prenkpalaj sees Behar Veseli making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Behar Veseli has strayed offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Elderson Obesere will come off.  Prince Unigwe is going to be brought on.  

52' - Julius Makinwa tries to beat Ditmer Hamiti using his ball skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

52' - Julius Makinwa sees Neil Kutigi making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Arben Velo will come off.  Besnik Arbnori joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Bature Nwagbara successfully tackles Engjell Lucca and gains possession for his team.  Bature Nwagbara sees a run from Julius Makinwa.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

59' - Dritan Demaci passes to Besart Sapunxiu.  Besart Sapunxiu finds Besim Prifti with a short pass.  Besim Prifti tries to use ball skills to beat Julius Makinwa and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

60' - Besim Prifti spots a run from Dritan Demaci.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Dritan Demaci is able to take the ball.  Dritan Demaci tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

66' - Nwankwo Eteimo hits the ball long to Bature Nwagbara.  Bature Nwagbara passes the ball to Yakubu Marwa.  Yakubu Marwa plays a short pass to Rex Baraguina.  Rex Baraguina plays a short pass to Yakubu Marwa.  Yakubu Marwa uses his pace to beat Besmir Prenkpalaj.  

68' - Yakubu Marwa whips in a cross, finding Prince Unigwe.  Prince Unigwe takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot hits the upright!  Agim Velo gets to the ball first and clears.

69' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bardhyl Lazami is going to be taken off.  Ermir Blaku is going to be brought on.  

70' - Yakubu Marwa tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is saved by Agim Rrustemi!  

72' - Agim Rrustemi passes to Besmir Prenkpalaj.  Besmir Prenkpalaj runs with the ball, beating Julius Makinwa.  

72' - Besmir Prenkpalaj spots a run from Besim Prifti.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

77' - Yakubu Marwa finds Bature Nwagbara with a long ball.  Behar Veseli successfully tackles Bature Nwagbara and the ball goes loose.  Albania attempt a quick counter attack.  Ermir Blaku spots a run from Besim Prifti.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Besim Prifti is able to take the ball.  Besim Prifti attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Nwankwo Eteimo stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Prince Unigwe is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

78' - Agim Velo sees Besim Prifti making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Besim Prifti has strayed offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Engjell Lucca will come off.  Erjon Raco is going to be brought on.  

80' - Prince Unigwe spots a run from Shayan Jafari.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Shayan Jafari runs on to the ball.  Shayan Jafari tries to place the ball past the keeper...and Shayan Jafari scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Nigeria player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

81' - Albania kick the ball off for the restart.  

84' - Agim Velo slides the ball to Besmir Prenkpalaj.  Besmir Prenkpalaj slides the ball to Erjon Raco.  Erjon Raco finds Behar Veseli with a short pass.  Behar Veseli attempts to use his skills to beat Obafemi Chikelu.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

85' - Behar Veseli spots a run from Dritan Demaci.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dritan Demaci runs on to the ball.  Dritan Demaci fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Albania.  Dritan Demaci places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Obafemi Chikelu.  

87' - Besim Prifti attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but Nwankwo Eteimo gets down to stop the shot!  



The match has ended Nigeria 3 - 0 Albania.