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African Cup of Nations, 1-round, group stage, 22.06.2019 13:00

Finished
63'
O. Aina
77'
1
Jonathan Nahimana
 
8
Gael Duhayinnavyi
 
15
Omar Moussa
 
16
David Shukuru Nshimirimana
 
19  
5  
10
Shassir Nahimana
 
17
Cedric Amissi
 
20
Francis Mustafa
 
7  
18  (c)
 
Statistics
Shots
15
 
 
 
15
Shots on target
3
 
 
 
6
Shots Blocked
5
 
 
 
4
Saves
6
 
 
 
2
Possession %
64
 
 
 
36
Corner
4
 
 
 
6
Fouls
19
 
 
 
22
Offsides
1
 
 
 
1
Yellow cards
0
 
 
 
1
Red cards
0
 
 
 
0
Pass
547
 
 
 
295
Pass percentage %
80
 
 
 
68
 97% (1264)  2% (31)  1% (9)
Match preview
Stadium Alexandria, Egypt
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
 
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Today's attendance is 3192
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 59%, Burundi: 41%.
 
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A chance presents itself to Fiston Abdul Razak from Burundi but his header goes wide
 
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Gael Bigirimana from Burundi swings in the corner from the right.
 
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Ahmed Musa relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Gael Bigirimana from Burundi swings in the corner from the right.
 
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Ola Aina relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Odion Ighalo from Nigeria trips Frederic Nsabiyumva
 
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The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
 
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Saido Berahino is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Amissi in a tactical substitution.
 
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Frederic Nsabiyumva relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Ahmed Musa from Nigeria swings a cross into the box...
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 63%, Burundi: 37%.
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Fiston Abdul Razak from Burundi trips Wilfred Ndidi
 
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Alex Iwobi from Nigeria directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
87
 
Goal kick for Burundi
 
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Odion Ighalo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
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Christophe Nduwarugira relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
86
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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Dangerous challenge by Frederic Nsabiyumva from Burundi. Chidozie Awaziem on the receiving end of that.
 
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Elvis Kamsoba of Burundi passes the ball to a team mate.
 
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Safe hands from Daniel Akpeyi as he comes out and claims the ball
 
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Gael Bigirimana from Burundi swings in the corner from the left.
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 60%, Burundi: 40%.
 
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Fiston Abdul Razak from Burundi sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
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William Troost-Ekong comes back onto the field.
 
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Goal kick for Nigeria
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Odion Ighalo from Nigeria trips Frederic Nsabiyumva
 
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Fiston Abdul Razak is penalised for pushing Samuel Chukwueze
 
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Goal kick for Nigeria
 
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The game is restarted
 
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It doesn't look good here as William Troost-Ekong is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
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William Troost-Ekong is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
81
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 60%, Burundi: 40%.
 
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A shot by Alex Iwobi is blocked
 
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Ahmed Musa from Nigeria directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
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Could be a good chance here as Alex Iwobi from Nigeria cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
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Oghenekaro Etebo relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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A shot from Fiston Abdul Razak is parried by the keeper and goes back into play
 
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Daniel Akpeyi comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
 
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Daniel Akpeyi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
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Omar Moussa puts in a dangerous cross...
 
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Burundi is in control of the ball.
 
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Ola Aina provided the assist for the goal.
 
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G O O O A A A L - Odion Ighalo with the goal!
 
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Ola Aina carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
 
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Shassir Nahimana is leaving the field to be replaced by Christophe Nduwarugira in a tactical substitution.
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 62%, Burundi: 38%.
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Paul Onuachu is leaving the field to be replaced by Odion Ighalo in a tactical substitution.
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Fiston Abdul Razak from Burundi trips William Troost-Ekong
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
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Wilfred Ndidi relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Gael Bigirimana from Burundi swings in the corner from the left.
 
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It's a good hit from long range by Fiston Abdul Razak who forces a save from Daniel Akpeyi. Corner kick.
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Goal kick for Burundi
 
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A lob by Samuel Chukwueze from Nigeria goes wide.
 
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Great skill from Samuel Chukwueze as he dribbles past his opponents
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 61%, Burundi: 39%.
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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Chidozie Awaziem from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
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David Shukuru Nshimirimana from Burundi goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Paul Onuachu
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
67
 
Kenneth Omeruo from Nigeria tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
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Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria passes the ball to a team mate.
 
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Oh no. From a promising position Samuel Chukwueze from Nigeria miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
 
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Gael Bigirimana relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria swings in the corner from the left.
 
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Ahmed Musa from Nigeria sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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Goal kick for Nigeria
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 58%, Burundi: 42%.
 
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Gael Duhayinnavyi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
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Cedric Amissi of Burundi passes the ball to a team mate.
 
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Could be a good chance here as Fiston Abdul Razak from Burundi cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
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Burundi start a counter attack
 
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Shassir Nahimana commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Shassir Nahimana from Burundi trips Wilfred Ndidi
 
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Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
 
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Ola Aina relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Gael Duhayinnavyi delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Chidozie Awaziem from Nigeria trips Cedric Amissi
 
61
 
Ahmed Musa from Nigeria directs a ball squarely in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
 
61
 
Nigeria start a counter attack
 
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Ahmed Musa is penalised for pushing Omar Moussa
 
60
 
Ball possession: Nigeria: 60%, Burundi: 40%.
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Fiston Abdul Razak from Burundi trips Chidozie Awaziem
 
59
Francis Mustafa is leaving the field to be replaced by Elvis Kamsoba in a tactical substitution.
 
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Paul Onuachu is penalised for pushing Frederic Nsabiyumva
 
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Saido Berahino tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Daniel Akpeyi
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
 
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John Obi Mikel is leaving the field to be replaced by Ahmed Musa in a tactical substitution.
 
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Due to technical problems, we are unable to deliver game updates at the moment.
 
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Omar Moussa relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
57
 
David Shukuru Nshimirimana relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
56
 
Alex Iwobi from Nigeria swings a cross into the box...
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Omar Moussa from Burundi trips Alex Iwobi
 
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Alex Iwobi from Nigeria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Omar Moussa
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 60%, Burundi: 40%.
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
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The referee signals a free kick as John Obi Mikel from Nigeria trips Saido Berahino
 
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Frederic Nsabiyumva relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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The ball is crossed into the area by Alex Iwobi from Nigeria ...
 
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Goal kick for Burundi
 
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Samuel Chukwueze from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
 
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Gael Duhayinnavyi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
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Ola Aina puts in a cross...
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Gael Bigirimana from Burundi trips John Obi Mikel
 
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Goal kick for Burundi
 
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A chance presents itself to Chidozie Awaziem from Nigeria but his header goes wide
 
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Oghenekaro Etebo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
51
 
Goal kick for Nigeria
 
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Shassir Nahimana fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
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A shot by Cedric Amissi is blocked
 
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Gael Bigirimana of Burundi passes the ball to a team mate.
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 60%, Burundi: 40%.
 
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John Obi Mikel from Nigeria is ruled offside
 
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Goal kick for Nigeria
 
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Gael Bigirimana from Burundi crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
 
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Gael Bigirimana from Burundi takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
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The resulting free-kick is taken by Cedric Amissi and his strike forces a good save from Daniel Akpeyi. It's a corner
 
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Obstruction as Chidozie Awaziem cuts off the run of Fiston Abdul Razak. A free-kick is awarded.
 
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Goal kick for Burundi
 
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Alex Iwobi from Nigeria crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Shassir Nahimana from Burundi trips Oghenekaro Etebo
 
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Safe hands from Jonathan Nahimana as he comes out and claims the ball
 
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Alex Iwobi puts in a dangerous cross...
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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The second half is underway
 
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It's over! The referee blows for half time
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 62%, Burundi: 38%.
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Gael Duhayinnavyi comes back onto the field.
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
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A shot by Chidozie Awaziem is blocked
 
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Cedric Amissi relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Samuel Chukwueze from Nigeria takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
 
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The game is restarted
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 63%, Burundi: 37%.
 
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It doesn't look good here as Gael Duhayinnavyi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
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Gael Duhayinnavyi is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
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Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Gael Duhayinnavyi from Burundi trips Samuel Chukwueze
 
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Daniel Akpeyi relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Gael Bigirimana crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Chidozie Awaziem from Nigeria trips Cedric Amissi
 
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Abdullahi Shehu is injured and is replaced by Chidozie Awaziem.
 
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Safe hands from Jonathan Nahimana as he comes out and claims the ball
 
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Alex Iwobi puts in a dangerous cross...
 
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Fiston Abdul Razak is penalised for pushing William Troost-Ekong
 
41
 
Burundi take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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The game is restarted
 
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It doesn't look good here as Abdullahi Shehu is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 63%, Burundi: 37%.
 
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Abdullahi Shehu is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
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Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
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Goal kick for Nigeria
 
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Space opens up for Frederic Nsabiyumva but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
 
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CROSSBAR! A header from Frederic Nsabiyumva hits the crossbar!
 
37
 
Shassir Nahimana crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
37
 
Abdullahi Shehu is penalised for pushing Cedric Amissi
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
36
 
Goal kick for Burundi
 
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What a miss! John Obi Mikel has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
 
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Samuel Chukwueze from Nigeria swings in the corner from the left.
 
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Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
 
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Alex Iwobi sees his shot deflected off target
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 64%, Burundi: 36%.
 
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Frederic Nsabiyumva relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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The ball is crossed into the area by Alex Iwobi from Nigeria ...
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
33
 
Omar Moussa from Burundi tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
33
 
The referee signals a free kick as John Obi Mikel from Nigeria trips Saido Berahino
 
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Goal kick for Nigeria
 
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Francis Mustafa from Burundi crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
 
31
 
Cedric Amissi relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Paul Onuachu of Nigeria passes the ball to a team mate.
 
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A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
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Burundi is in control of the ball.
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Francis Mustafa from Burundi trips Paul Onuachu
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 67%, Burundi: 33%.
 
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A direct free kick from Gael Bigirimana is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play
 
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Kenneth Omeruo is penalised for pushing Fiston Abdul Razak
 
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Goal kick for Burundi
 
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Space opens up for Samuel Chukwueze but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
 
28
 
Alex Iwobi of Nigeria passes the ball to a team mate.
 
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Great skill from Alex Iwobi as he dribbles past his opponents
 
28
 
Ola Aina puts in a cross...
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
27
 
Paul Onuachu tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jonathan Nahimana
 
27
 
John Obi Mikel from Nigeria directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
26
 
The referee signals a free kick as Gael Bigirimana from Burundi trips John Obi Mikel
 
25
 
Ball possession: Nigeria: 67%, Burundi: 33%.
 
25
 
David Shukuru Nshimirimana relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
25
 
Alex Iwobi crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
25
 
Francis Mustafa is penalised for pushing Oghenekaro Etebo
 
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Cedric Amissi from Burundi commits a foul by elbowing William Troost-Ekong
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Ola Aina from Nigeria trips Francis Mustafa
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 65%, Burundi: 35%.
 
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A shot by Gael Duhayinnavyi is blocked
 
20
 
Paul Onuachu relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
19
 
Gael Bigirimana from Burundi swings in the corner from the right.
 
19
 
Daniel Akpeyi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
18
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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The referee signals a free kick as John Obi Mikel from Nigeria trips Gael Bigirimana
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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Goal kick for Nigeria
 
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Gael Bigirimana from Burundi takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
 
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Abdullahi Shehu controls the ball with his hand
 
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Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 65%, Burundi: 35%.
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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Cedric Amissi volleys a shot on target, but Daniel Akpeyi is on hand to save it
 
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Gael Bigirimana sends a long ball upfield.
 
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Paul Onuachu sends a header towards goal, but Jonathan Nahimana is there to comfortably save it
 
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Wilfred Ndidi from Nigeria heads the ball to a team mate.
 
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A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
13
 
Burundi take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Francis Mustafa from Burundi trips Ola Aina
 
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The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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The referee signals a free kick as William Troost-Ekong from Nigeria trips Fiston Abdul Razak
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 61%, Burundi: 39%.
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
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Goal kick for Burundi
 
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A chance presents itself to Paul Onuachu from Nigeria but his header goes wide
 
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Samuel Chukwueze from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
 
8
 
Gael Duhayinnavyi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
8
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
7
 
Safe hands from Jonathan Nahimana as he comes out and claims the ball
 
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Alex Iwobi from Nigeria sends a deflected cross into the box.
 
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A shot by Samuel Chukwueze is blocked
 
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Great skill from Samuel Chukwueze as he dribbles past his opponents
 
6
 
Fiston Abdul Razak from Burundi goes a bit too far there as the pulls down William Troost-Ekong
 
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Burundi take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Paul Onuachu sends a header towards goal, but Jonathan Nahimana is there to comfortably save it
 
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Ola Aina from Nigeria swings a cross into the box...
 
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 61%, Burundi: 39%.
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Burundi is in control of the ball.
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Francis Mustafa from Burundi trips Alex Iwobi
 
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The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
 
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Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
 
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Burundi kick-off, and the game is underway.
 
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Nigeria kick-off, and the game is underway.
 
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The referee starts the match
 
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Welcome to Alexandria Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
 
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