Nigeria’s Super Eagles are through to the final round of Qatar 2022 qualifiers after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by second-placed Cape Verde. Victor Osimhen pounced on a defensive mistake in the first minute to give the Eagles the lead but Cape Verde defender Stopira volleyed home the equaliser five minutes later. The Eagles then created at least three excellent scoring chances but the Cape Verde goalkeeper, Ryan Mendes, made some brilliant saves. Joe Aribo had two attempts at goal; first in the 30th minute but Mendes made a sprawling save to his right. Six minutes later, Aribo connected well with a corner kick by Alex Iwobi but, again, Mendes saved on the line.

Source: The Guardian November 17, 2021 06:52 UTC