Posted on: Sun 08 Sep 2013
Victor Moses was on target as Nigeria secured top spot in African World Cup qualifying Group F with a 2-0 win over Malawi in Calabar.
The Super Eagles, dominated for large parts of the game, and sealed the win with a goal either side of the break.
Emmanuel Emenike, top scorer at the Africa Cup of Nations in January, gave the hosts the lead just before half-time with a wonderful chip, and Malawi's task was made all the more difficult early in the second half when the referee awarded a penalty after James Sangala was adjudged to have brought down Nnamdi Omuadi.
Moses, who completed a loan move to Liverpool earlier this week, was the man entrusted with taking the kick and he made no mistake, doubling Nigeria's advantage from the spot.
Malawi's Mzava Limbikani was then dismissed for a second yellow card, enabling Nigeria to see the game out comfortably.
After an impressive display, Moses was withdrawn 19 minutes from time, replaced by Nosa Emanuel Igiebor.
Nigeria will now enter a play-off against another group winner to determine which nation progresses to next summer's tournament in Brazil.
I reckon Sturridge gave him the BIG club tip.
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