Nigeria Thrash Burkina Faso 4 - 1

Nigeria Thrash Burkina Faso 4 - 1

Nigeria gave Burkina Faso a footballing lesson on Tuesday as the Super Eagles defeated the Stallions of Burkina Faso 4 - 1 in an exhibition match played at Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. <br /><br />Dynamo Kiev attacker Brown Ideye, who missed the 2 - 0 victory over Malawi last weekend, was restored to the starting lineup and he did not disappoint manager Stephen Keshi as he netted a brace in the 13th and 43rd minute.<br /><br />The second half was dominated by the Super Eagles just as they did in the first half. <br /><br />Shola Ameobi, making his fourth international appearance, scored in the 53rd minute to give Nigeria a three - goal advantage.<br /><br />Substitute attacker Emmanuel Emenike got his name on the score-sheet after 63 minutes.<br /><br /><span>Saidou Simpore scored Burkina Faso's consolatory goal in the 78th minute.<br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br /><br /><br /></span><br />
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