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Nigeria v Liberia Match Report, Sep 03, 2021

Kelechi Iheanacho’s brace guided Nigeria to a 2-0 victory over Liberia in their opening fixture in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

Iheanacho's efforts at the Teslim Balogun Stadium took his international tally to 11 goals as he closes in on Jay-Jay Okocha and Julius Aghahowa's record of 14 goals in the national team colours.

The Super Eagles started the encounter on a stronger foot with the most attempts on goal and greater possession that paid off with two goals in the first 45 minutes.

Following a fine team movement, Joe Aribo nearly broke the deadlock in the opening 20 minutes but his effort lacked power to threaten goalkeeper Ashley Williams.