Following the two losses for African representatives at the ongoing FIFA World Cup being staged in Russia, the onus fell on Nigeria to salvage ‘something’ for the continent.
Unfortunately, the narrative was the same, an own goal and an avoidable penalty ensured that no African team is yet to win any game so far.
Nigerian began the game on a good note, with Victor Moses being a constant threat to the Croats. However, their steams soon run out and Croatians came back to the game strongly.
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An own goal from defender Oghenekaro and a goal from Real Madrid star, Luka Modric after Mario Mandzikic was bundled down in the penalty box, was enough to give Croatia all the 3 points they needed.
Despite Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho and Simeon Nwankwo being introduced in the game later, the Super Eagles looked too feeble to even reduce the deficit.
Source: www.Ghgossip.com