Friendlies: Serbia's Mitrovic Scores Brace To End Super Eagles' Winning Streak

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Friendlies: Serbia's Mitrovic Scores Brace To End Super Eagles' Winning Streak

 

Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice as Serbia defeated Nigeria 2-0 in an international friendly played in London on Tuesday night.

It was the Super Eagles’ second friendly in four days, following their 1-0 victory over Poland last Friday.

The first half ended goalless.

Serbia should have gone into the break 1-0 up, but Mitrovic’s finish, which clearly crossed the line, was not awarded by the linesman.

Francis Uzoho then produced a fine save as the half came to a close.

Nigeria’s best chance came from Victor Moses, whose shot was parried away by Vladimir Stojkovic.

Mitrovic was not to be denied again in the second half, as he swept home a cross in the 68th minute to give Serbia the lead.

The striker, who is currently on loan at Fulham from Newcastle, produced a similar finish with 10 minutes left, to make it 2-0.

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Super Eagles 1-0 Win Over Poland Will Boost Their Confidence In Match Against Serbia - Pinnick

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Super Eagles 1-0 Win Over Poland Will Boost Their Confidence In Match Against Serbia - Pinnick

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has said that the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over Poland in a friendly on Friday, will boost confidence ahead of Tuesday’s game against Serbia.

Chelsea wingback, Victor Moses, scored the winner as Gernot Rohr’s men defeated their hosts at the Municipal Stadium in Wraclow.

The team arrived in London on Saturday evening via a chartered plane, ahead of the Serbia game.

Speaking via Super Eagles Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, Pinnick said he believes that the senior national team will keep improving with the result against Poland.

“Every member of the team is happy with the result, even the NFF President, who told the players after the match that he believes the result will boost their confidence against Serbia in their next international friendly match.

“He is also happy that the preparations towards the World Cup have commenced fully and he has also advised the players to show enough commitment to Nigeria’s participation in the World Cup,” he said.

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2018 World Cup Friendlies: Mikel Obi, Etebo, Ebuehi To Start In Nigeria Vs Serbia Match

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2018 World Cup Friendlies: Mikel Obi, Etebo, Ebuehi To Start In Nigeria Vs Serbia Match

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr will have captain John Obi Mikel back for Tuesday’s friendly game against Serbia in London.

The Tianjin TEDA midfielder did not play against Poland on Friday, as he was unable to sort out logistic issues.

Rohr has however ruled out Bursaspor fullback, Shehu Abdullahi, after he limped out of the Poland match.

Abdullahi was substituted with what looked like a hamstring injury, with Tyronne Ebuehi coming in his place. He is expected to undergo a scan while in the UK with the rest of the squad.

“We have some injured players ahead of the game against Serbia, but we are hopeful the injury isn’t a serious one.

“Abdullahi will have a scan in England to determine if he can play but like you saw today Ebuehi can play if he is not fit,” Rohr said.

The coach also said he is hopeful that Las Palmas midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, will be available for the game.

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