The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday night lost 1-0 to African champions, Algeria in a friendly match played in Austria.
Nigeria had to start with an unfamiliar midfield trio of Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, debutant Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi, with left back Zaidu Sanusi getting Coach Gernot Rohr’s nod ahead of regular Jamilu Collins to earn his first cap.
The Fennecs started powerfully and quickly forced a corner kick in the third minute, which was bundled to safety. Three minutes later, the African champions got the lead when Ramy Bensebaini reacted faster to a loose ball from another corner kick.
Friday’s encounter was the first ever friendly game between both countries, as all their previous 21 games were at competitive level.
