By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Guinea defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-0 in their friendly at the Banis Yas Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday afternoon.
The Syli Stars went in front through Aguibou Camara on 15 minutes.
Nantes winger Moses Simon missed the chance to equalise for the Super Eagles when he failed to convert from the spot four minutes later.
Umar Sadiq and Samuel Chukwueze came close to equalising for Nigeria afterwards.
The Super Eagles came out stronger after the break with centre-back Chidozie Awaziem directing a header wide.
Facinet Conte netted the second goal for Guinea on 65 minutes. READ ALSO:
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The Super Eagles will return to Nigeria on Tuesday night where they will be hosted to a send forth dinner ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals by Lagos Stage Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Jose Peseiro’s side will leave for Abidjan on Wednesday.
