Uche brothers on target in Nigeria win
Reuters - Tuesday 15 November 2011, 18:29
Brothers Kalu and
Ike Uche were on target as Nigeria recorded a flattering 2-0 win
over Zambia in a friendly on Tuesday.
Kalu opened the scoring in the first half with a deflected
shot off the wall after Zambia's defence blocked a Taye Taiwo
free-kick.
Ike, who came on as a substitute for injured striker Fegor
Ogude after 27 minutes, made sure of victory with a long-range
shot in the closing stages.
Zambia dominated for long spells without creating any real
scoring chances.
It was the first match back in charge for Frenchman Herve
Renard, who took the job for the second time in his career after
Zambia sealed their place in the 2012 African Nations Cup
finals.
Nigeria were playing their second game under coach Stephen
Keshi, who was also at the helm for Saturday's disappointing 0-0
home draw with Botswana in Benin City.
The Nigerians failed to qualify for the Nations Cup.