The Super Eagles made up entirely of players drawn from the Glo Premier League put up a tame performance as they lost 1-0 to Jordan in an international friendly played on Monday. A first half penalty goal by skipper Hatem Aquel proved to be the difference between the two teams at the Amman International Stadium.
Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Ali was adjudged to have pushed down Yousef Rawashdeh in the 18-yard box in the 42nd minute and the referee awarded a penalty, which was converted by Jordanian captain.
The first attempt at goal by Nigeria came in the 22nd minute when Christian Obiazo fired wide from about 35 yards. In the 36th minute, Ugonna Uzochukwu's effort inside the six-yard box from an Oghenekaro Etebor free-kick was blocked by Jordan goalie to deny Nigeria a goal.
The Super Eagles put up a poor show in the second half as Jordan were so confident and dictate the pace. They had no shot on target in the second half. Jordan almost increased the tally when a free header hit the cross bar in the 78th minute.
The introduction of Ifeanyi Edeh and Barnabas Imenger to the attack line brought urgency into Eagles game but didn't yield any positive result. However Sunday Mba was the best Nigerian player on the night. He was everywhere on the pitch, working hard trying to set up play and keep the team moving forward.
STARTING LINE UP: Chigozie Agbim - Solomon Kwambe, Benjamin Francis, Odunlami Ebenezer,
Azubuike Egwuekwe - Sunday Mba, Rabiu Ali, Uzochukwu Ugonna - Ejike Uzoenyi, Etebo Oghenekaro, Obiazo Christian. SUBS: Ifeanyi Edeh, Barnabas Imenger, Christian Pyagbara, Umar Zango
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