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32 The Eagles of Mali defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-0 in a friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco on Tuesday night.
The last time Mali defeated the Super Eagles was on 5th September 1975 also in a friendly which ended 4-1.
Prior to Tuesday’s game, the Eagles were unbeaten in eight straight fixtures against the Malians, recording five wins and three draws.
The Malians dominated the early stages of the game but could not make their early pressure count.
In the 14th minute Mali almost took the lead but we’re denied by Stanley Nwabali.
The breakthrough for Mali eventually came in the 14th minute as a defensive error saw El Bilal Toure capitalise and scored.
The Eagles were forced into a first half change as Moses Simon went off injured on 34 minutes and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
The early part of the second half saw the Super Eagles start brightly but the Malian defence held firm.
Despite starting the half on a positive note, it was Mali who almost doubled their lead but the Eagles defence intercepted a dangerous cross from the left.
On 65 minutes Dessers was sent through on goal in the 66th minute but shot horribly wide with the keeper to beat.
In the 66th minute Iheanacho took a low shot which was parried away for a corner.
With 12 minutes left the Eagles won a freekick in a decent position but Iheanacho’s floated attempt was cleared away.
Mali then doubled their lead on 87 minutes thanks to Kamory Doumbia who fired past Nwabali.
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