Nigeria Qualifies For Fifth World Cup
The Super Eagles have qualified for their fifth World Cup in the last six tournaments after defeating Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia 2 - 0 at the U. J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday. <br /><br />Thus, the continental champions, the first team to qualify in Africa, progress 4 - 1 on aggregate, having won the first leg tie in Addis Ababa 2 - 1.<br /><br />The game might not have offered plenty of excitement but Nigeria finished the business, scoring in each half.<br /><br />Liverpool striker Victor Moses netted from the spot in the 21st minute after defender Aynalem Hailu was adjudged to have handled the box in his own 18 - yard box.<br /><br />The strike was Moses third in three games against Ethiopia this calender year, having scored a brace when both countries met in the group stage of the African Cup of Nations.<br /><br />Lokomotiv Moscow attacker Victor Obinna came off the bench in the 79th minute and three minutes later curled a free-kick out of reach of the Ethiopian wall and goalkeeper Bancha. <br /><br />Next for Nigeria is a high profile exhibition match against Italy in London on Monday, November 18.<br />
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