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Nigeria need late Ighalo goal to beat Burundi

Nigeria needed a late goal from substitute Odion Ighalo to claim a 1-0 win over a brave Burundi side playing their first-ever AFCON match.
May 17, 2023, 05:22 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Nigeria
Burundi
  • KO
  • 42
  • HT
  • 58
  • 59
  • 63
  • 73
  • 76
  • 77
  • 90+2
  • FT
  • 90+4

Match Commentary

90'+4'
Match ends, Nigeria 1, Burundi 0.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Nigeria 1, Burundi 0.
90'+3'
Corner, Burundi. Conceded by Kenneth Omeruo.
Match Stats
NGABDI
Possession
64.5%
35.564.5
35.5%
Shots on Goal
3
6
Shot Attempts
15
15
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
4
6
Saves
6
2