By Maxwell Kumoye
The Super Eagles of Nigeria hit the Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 on Friday in an exciting international friendly match in Marrakech, Morocco.
The two West African neighbours locked horns today at the Grande de Stade Marrakech in Morocco. It was an explosive start for both, but the game later came to a walk pace with the Super Eagles in control.
After some end-to-end action in the first 30 minutes, the first goal finally came eight minutes later when the Super Eagles were awarded a penalty kick.
Striker Cyriel Dessers stepped up and scored after sending Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi the wrong way.
That goal separated the two teams at the break before things got worse for the Black Stars in the 56th minute.
Defender Jerome Opoku was shown the red card as Ghana was forced to finish the game with 10 men.
Late in the game, a strike by Ademola Lookman in the 83rd minute made it 2-0 for Nigeria.
A penalty kick converted by Jordan Ayew in injury time served as a consolation goal for the Black Stars as they settled for a 2-1 defeat at the close of action.
Up next for the Black Stars of Ghana with a returnee manager Atto Addo, is a tricky tie against the Cranes ofUganda on March 26 while Nigeria meet the Eagles of Mali the same day.
