Wednesday 19 November 2014

Super Eagles Fail To Qualify For AFCON 2015 In Equatorial Guinea

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to qualify for the next African Cup of Nations 2015 in Equatorial Guinea. The defending champion played a 2-2 home draw against the Bafana Bafana of south Africa.Former Orlando pirate striker Tokelo Rantie scored a brace, netting the first in the 42nd minute and the second in the 48 Minute of the restart after a sluppy play from Kenneth Omeruo.
Trailing by two goals in the second half of the game, Super Eagles fought thier way back to draw the game with also two goals coming from substitute Sone Aluko in the 68th and 90th minute of the encounter.

South Africa were down to 10- men in 70th minute after midfielder Letsholonyane was
Shown the second yellow card for a bookable offense on Juwon oshinawo.
Nigeria failed to grab the winner until the blast of the final whistle.

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