And Nigeria’s Captain John Mikel Obi was less than three years old the last time Algeria defeated Nigeria in the final of the 1990 Africa Cup of Nations in Algiers
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Others are Yacine Brahimi from FC Porto, Nabil Bentaleb of Schalke 04 as well as uncapped Bordeaux midfielder Adam Ounas, who has changed his international allegiance to Algeria after he featured for France at age-grade level
The Super Eagles welcome the Fennecs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on November 12 in one of the potentially most explosive games of the African series
The draw was held at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt this afternoon
In camp are Captain Ahmed Musa, goalkeepers Carl Ikeme, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Alampasu, defenders Efe Ambrose, Austin Oboroakpo, Chima Akas, Jamiu Alimi, Kalu Orji, Godfrey Oboabona, Wilfred Ndidi and Elderson Echiejile, midfielders Paul Onobi, John Mikel Obi, Sylvester Igbonu and Rabiu Ibrahim, and forwards Odion Ighalo, Ezekiel Bassey, Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon
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Igiebor pounced to slot home the rebound after Joan Verdu’s initial shot had been parried in the 37th minute as Villareal’s attempts at levelling up were futile
However, like Nigeria, Malawi are also unbeaten so far in the qualification series and have conceded just three goals in their last four group games
“I am very disappointed that I won’t make it to Nigeria, but I have faith in my colleagues,” said the Maxaquene striker
The 12,000-capacity stadium has hosted several international matches involving Nigeria in the past, including previous 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Namibia and Kenya, as well as 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Rwanda and Liberia
An impeccable source close to the Glass House told The Eagle Online over the weekend that the federation hinged the possibility of dumping the Calabar stadium on the gradual return of peace in Kaduna and the near completion of the Abuja stadium, adding that it is considering either Abuja or Kaduna for the encounter
The sanction relates to the Ethiopian player, Minyahile Teshome Beyene, failing to serve the automatic one-match suspension imposed on him following two cautions received in two different matches
As the game seemed destined for a 2-2 draw after the first half, Ivory Coast got a penalty after Giovani was brought down
He tweeted: “It was great picking the three maximum points against Kenya. Lots of thanks to Nigerians that came out to support us in Kenya and those of them back home in Nigeria. You guys were great!
“Next on our mind is Namibia game, sure we won’t disappoint our fans worldwide
“We still have crucial games ahead and we also believe that it is not party time yet, so the team has to return back to its base in Germany to prepare for Namibia and the Confederations Cup which is at the corner,” Alaiya informed
Home advantage will play a key role in pushing the Stars to victory, just as the Super Eagles will be motivated by their past dominance against Kenya even on their home soil
After airport formalities, the team checked checked into the Hilton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, where it will transit before departing to Nairobi, Kenya on Monday (tomorrow) 11am, which will be 10am Nigeria time
Despite first half domination, Nigeria missed several scoring chances
According to the Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Ben Alaiya, the list also has four the members of the Nations Cup winning squad, namely Chigozie Agbim, Gabriel Reuben, Papa Idris and Azubuike Egwuekwe
African champions, Nigeria, currently top the Group F of the African series for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, with four points from a 1-0 home defeat of Namibia and a 1-1 draw against Malawi in Blantyre in June 2012