The Super Eagles of Nigeria has been kicked out of the FIFA Confederations Cup holding in Brazil.
Monday, 24 June 2013
Jordi Alba of Spain scored and Fernando Torres completed the 3-0 routing of the African champions to send Nigeria. Nigeria ended the campaign with only 3 points in three matches beating group whipping team Tahiti 6-1.
Spain which finished top of the group followed by Uruguay will face Italy in the Confederations Cup semi-finals. Despite Spain’s superiority in possession, Nigeria was let down again by poor finishing when substitute Gambo Muhammad squirmed the ball wide with 15 minutes left.
He was set up by the impressive Ahmed Musa, who also created a great opportunity for Brown Ideye but his touch let him down in front of an open goal. Although coach Stephen Keshi’s Super Eagles bow out of the tournament with a solitary victory over Tahiti to finish third in Group B behind Uruguay, there were signs of encouragement for his young side.
