Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday defeated the desert foxes of Algeria 3-1 in a 2018 World Cup qualifying match in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.
Chelsea midfielder, Victor Moses scored the first goal in the 25th minute to put Nigeria a goal ahead.
Captain John Mikel Obi got the second goal for Nigeria in the 42nd minute from a pass that looked offside.
The Algerians brought on the pressure in the second half with a 67th minute goal by Bentaleb.
But the Super Eagles sealed off the game in the 92nd minute with a second goal from Victor Moses.
The victory against Algeria now sees Nigeria lead the group which also has Zambia and Cameroon who had earlier played a 1-1 draw.
Victor Moses finishing beautifully from an Ahmed Musa pass. And that's why he's the man of the match! https://t.co/DMnNQj6s4R
— Y! Online (@YNaija) November 12, 2016
At least if you dont score today, you can do a cheeky skill.
Iwobi: #NGRALG pic.twitter.com/MdcMgBbpEe— Y! Online (@YNaija) November 12, 2016
Algeria's Nabil Bentaleb's stunner from range to make it Nigeria 2 – 1 Algeria. pic.twitter.com/TuxxUcgnHb
— Y! Online (@YNaija) November 12, 2016
Mikel Obi slotting in Nigeria's 2nd while the Algerian defence were standing and waiting for an offside flag that never came. pic.twitter.com/eFY3kKubtR
— Y! Online (@YNaija) November 12, 2016
Victor Moses' with the solo goal. ⚽🏃Nigeria Vs Algeria pic.twitter.com/bORXV1s2v2
— Y! Online (@YNaija) November 12, 2016
