While the history books will forever record that Nigeria recorded an emphatic 6-1 victory over Tahiti to open their Confederations Cup campaign, that simple stat will never tell the story of a fascinating and engrossing contest. The reality is that the Super Eagles were wholly unimpressive yet never looked like losing a match that probably has no place at a major international competition.

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BELO HORIZONTE  (AFP) – Jonathan Tehau struggled to articulate his joy after becoming the first player to score for Tahiti at a high-profile international tournament in his side’s 6-1 loss to Nigeria at the Confederations Cup. Ranked 138th in the world, Tahiti are making their first appearance in a competition of this level and despite […]

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said he was relieved his side had avoided any further injuries after they thrashed minnows Tahiti 6-1 in their opening game at the Confederations Cup in Belo Horizonte.

African champions the Super Eagles of Nigeria as expected beat minnows Tahiti 6-1 in their Confederations Cup opening Group B match on Monday in Belo Horizonte, but they were given a run for their money for a while.

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Starting line-ups in the Confederations Cup Group B match between Tahiti and Nigeria at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte.

Nigeria

Vincent Enyeama (capt); Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Kenneth Omeruo, Uwa Echiejile; John Mikel Obi, Fegor Ogude, Sunday Mba; Agmed Musa, Nnamdi Oduamadi, Anthony Ujah

At 8 o’clock tonight, Africa’s Champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on their Tahiti counterparts in the ongoing FIFA Confederations Cup in Brasil.

Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama said on Sunday that the row over bonuses that delayed the squad’s arrival at the Confederations Cup had not been resolved, but the players were putting it to the back of their minds.