Live: Algeria 0 - 0 Nigeria (2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier)
Follow the live update of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier starts between Nigeria and Algeria below;
12' Shot from Ferhat from outside the box after a corner is cleared is just wide as the Algerians looks to dominate.
10' The bad pitch has made it hard for both teams to create attacking move, On one occasion Kelechi Iheanacho misjudged a ball and was forced to concede a throw in
8' The game has been here and there and the pitch is very poor with a contours
6' Slimani is punished for a hand ball
3' Another chance for the Desert Foxes from a freekick but Leon Balogun does well to clear the danger
1'Early chance for Algeria as Slimani heads just wide
1' Algeria get us started
Nigeria XI vs Algeria: Ezenwa, Shehu, Ekong, Balogun, Ola Aina, Ndidi, Ogu, Etebo, Iheanacho, Nwakaeme, Iwobi.
Subs: Akpeyi, Uzoho, Musa, Kayode, Ebuechi, Awaziem, Mikel, Agbo, Nwakali, Omeruo, Onyekuru
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Read the preview of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier starts between Nigeria and Algeria below;
- Algeria welcome Nigeria in final 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier group game
- Victor Moses, Ogenyi Onazi, Elderson Echiejile, Odion Ighalo all missing for the Eagles
- Rabah Madjer has a full strength Algeria squad to pick from for the game
- After the match, Nigeria travel to Russia to face 2014 World Cup finalists Argentina
The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup but they have one their final game to against Algeria who have no chance of making the tournament.
In the other group game AFCON 2017 winners Cameroon play the Chipolopolo of Zambia.
The confirmed line-up for the game is:
Nigeria XI vs Algeria: Ezenwa, Shehu, Ekong, Balogun, Aina, Ndidi, Ogu, Etebo, Iheanacho, Nwakaeme, Iwobi.
Subs: Akpeyi, Uzoho, Musa, Kayode, Ebuechi, Awaziem, Mikel, Agbo, Nwakali, Omeruo, Onyekuru
Ahead of the qualifier NAIJ.com looks to bring you the team news, venue, time of the clash and much more.
Gernot ROhr in a training session before the game.
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Rabah Madjer, a former footballer was recently appoint coach of Algeria and he has been making all the right noise about wanting a positive result for his team.
Kick off: 8pm (Algerian time)
Date: Friday, November 10
Venue: Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, Constantine
Confirmed injured/out of the game: Odion Ighalo, Elderson Echiejile, Mikel Agu, Ogenyi Onazi, Victor Moses and Moses Simon
Odion Ighalo and Victor Moses are both confirmed absentees. Photo: Fifa.com
Where to watch: Super Sport 7 and Super Sport 9
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Riyad Mahrez and Nabil Bentaleb are expected to lead from the midfield. Photo: Caf
Possible line ups
Nigeria: Uzoho, Aina, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Abdullahi, Etebo, Ogu, Ndidi, Nwakaeme, Iwobi, Onyekuru
Algeria: Salhi, Ghoulam, Bensebaini, Mandi, Attal, Bentaleb, Brahimi, Bannecar, Mahrez, Slimani, Soudani
On Saturday, November 11, the team will fly aboard a chartered flight to Krasnodar, the Russian city that will host Tuesday’s international friendly against Argentina.
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Source: Naija.ng