Cape Verde Vs Nigeria match has now kicked off for an exciting 2022 World Cup Qualifier, MySportDab reports.
Cape Verde face a difficult task to defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria in today’s match.
The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde need a win to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
However, Nigeria are on step closer to playing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Nigeria won it’s first Qualifier match against Liberia 2-0 thanks to a brace from Kelechi Iheanacho.
Nigeria must now defeat Cape Verde in today’s Qualifier match.
Match Line-ups:
Nigeria XI Vs Cape Verde: Okoye, Shehu, Collins, Omeruo, Awaziem, Ejuke, Bonnke, Michael, Musa, Osimhen, Simon.
1′ Cape Verde 0-0 Nigeria
3′ Cape Verde 0-0 Nigeria
17′ Cape Verde 1-0 Nigeria
22′ Cape Verde 1-1 Nigeria (Osimhen)
HT Cape Verde 1-1 Nigeria
77′ Cape Verde 1-2 Nigeria (Own Goal)
FT Cape Verde 1-2 Nigeria
Team News
Nigeria Coach Gernot Rohr has revealed his starting line-up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier today against Cape Verde.
Rohr starts Maduka Okoye as the Goalkeeper to face Cape Verde.
In defence, Shehu Abdullahi, Jamilu Collins, Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem start for Nigeria.
Innocent Bonnke, Ahmed Musa and Kingsley Michael start in midfield for the Super Eagles.
Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon and Chidera Ejuke will lead the attack for Nigeria Vs Cape Verde.
