GOOD NEWS:SADIQ UMAR FIRES NIGERIA U23 TEAM TO VICTORY
The A S Roma striker made the difference in a game that saw the African giant dominate possession but unable to score as they reach the the quarter final.
Nigeria defeated Sweden 1-0 at the Arena Amazonian in Manaus on Sunday to reach the quarter final of the ongoing Rio Olympics in Brazil.
It would take 39 minutes for Nigeria to finally break the
deadlock when Sadiq got onto the end of a pinpoint cross
into the Swedish area by full back Stanley Amuzie. The AS
Roma forward was right on target as he nodded his side
ahead in a half where they shaved possession by 68
percent.
With six points from the first two group matches, Nigeria
have qualified for the quarter finals ahead of their final
game against Colombia. Sweden will take on Japan in the
last game for a chance to reach the knock out stage.
Only the top two teams will reach the quarters
Nigeria defeated Sweden 1-0 at the Arena Amazonian in Manaus on Sunday to reach the quarter final of the ongoing Rio Olympics in Brazil.
It would take 39 minutes for Nigeria to finally break the
deadlock when Sadiq got onto the end of a pinpoint cross
into the Swedish area by full back Stanley Amuzie. The AS
Roma forward was right on target as he nodded his side
ahead in a half where they shaved possession by 68
percent.
With six points from the first two group matches, Nigeria
have qualified for the quarter finals ahead of their final
game against Colombia. Sweden will take on Japan in the
last game for a chance to reach the knock out stage.
Only the top two teams will reach the quarters
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