Paul Onuachu netted his first international goal as Nigeria beat Egypt 1-0 in a high profile friendly in Asaba on Tuesday evening.
As always, European teams monitored proceedings at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, with several of their players on international duty in the final game before returning to their clubs.
Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester City and FC Midtjylland officially reacted to the Super Eagles win against one of the favourites to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt.
Chelsea wrote on their official website : ''Kenneth Omeruo was an unused sub as Nigeria beat Egypt in a friendly.
''The defender, on loan this season at Leganes in La Liga, had featured in a 3-1 win over Seychelles in African Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday. Ola Aina pulled out of the squad through injury.''
Arsenal who had two players on the pitch when the friendly started wrote : ''Elneny and Iwobi then went on to face each other in a friendly on Tuesday night, with the latter coming out on top.
''Paul Onuachu’s first minute strike is all that separated the two sides.''
''Paul Onuachu’s first minute strike is all that separated the two sides.''
Leicester City stated : ''Wilfred Ndidi, who helped Nigeria overcome Seychelles on Friday, earned his 24th cap as the Super Eagles beat Egypt.
''The 22-year-old midfielder played the full game as Paul Onuachu’s first-minute goal gave the Nigerians victory.''
''The 22-year-old midfielder played the full game as Paul Onuachu’s first-minute goal gave the Nigerians victory.''
Danish Superliga side Midtjylland were full of praise for history-maker Onuachu and tweeted : ''Paul Onuachu has scored a dream goal in his first start for Nigeria 🔥 The goal is even the fastest in Nigerian national team history.''
Igho Kingsley
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