There was a marked improvement in the performance of the national team; Super Eagles as they continue their build-up for the forthcoming international friendlies against Liberia and Angola this month.

The game started on a cautious note, with former Super Eagles speed star, Dominic Iorfa directing the Lobi bench along side, John Zaki, against the star-studded Nigerian bench led by Stephen Keshi.

Home based Eagles celebrating after scoring

But it was the Lobi side that fired the first salvo, when number 4 shirted Terna Ikpeen, attempted a shot at Okemute that blew dangerously wide. Minutes later, the Eagles reacted and it was a spectacular goal as the combination of Juwon and Kabir, find Ejike in the vital area and he promptly blasted home for the opener, just after just seven minutes.

Kabir himself was to score the second goal deep into the half in the 34th minute after another fine exchanges between the midfield and the attack. By this time, the bench was animated with Keshi, beaming with smiles over the observations that his wards were finally putting into practice what he has been teaching them in practice sessions.

The first half ended 2-0 in favour of the Nigerian national team.