Onuachu scores second fastest goal in international football history as Eagles beat Egypt 1-0


Debutant, Paul Onuachu scored the second fastest goal in the history of international football when he blasted the ball past Egypt’s goalkeeper, Mahmoud Gennesh, less than seven seconds after the kick off of the international friendly at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Onuachu’s goal is only second to Lukas Podolski’s strike after six seconds for Germany against Ecuador in 2013.

The win was Egypt’s Coach, Javier Aguirre’s first loss since he took over the reins of the Pharaohs.

Yesterday’s game was one of the matches lined up to prepare the Super Eagles for the forthcoming African Nations Cup, but the fans left the stadium disappointed with the dour game put up by the sides, who played without some of their biggest stars.

While Egypt left out Mohamed Salah, Ahmed Hegazi and Elmohamady, Nigeria’s stand-in captain, Ahmed Musa also did not feature in the game as he was said to have returned to Saudi Arabia for a club engagement.

After Onuachu’s wonder strike, Egypt tried to get back into the game, but they found the Super Eagles’ defence marshalled by the day’s skipper, William Troost-Ekong a hard nut to crack.

Nigeria had the chance to double their advantage in the 30th minute when Alex Iwobi latched on to the ball following Mahmoud Alaa’s defensive error, but the Arsenal forward’s strike was weak and easy for Gennesh to save.

Nigeria continued their dominance of the first half, but poor decision making in the final third prevented them from adding to the scoreline.

However, the Pharaohs came into the second half stronger and determined to get something out of the game, but they struggled to create good goal scoring opportunities.

Egypt’s clearest chance of getting the equaliser was thwarted in the 83rd minute by an inspired substitute goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who pushed Islam Gaber’s shot to the crossbar and got up to save Kouka’s follow up effort.

Speaking after the match, Super Eagles’ coach, Gernot Rohr said his team would now focus on building a team for the Nations Cup.

https://m.guardian.ng/sport/onuachu-scores-second-fastest-goal-in-international-football-history-as-eagles-beat-egypt-1-0/

Let's see how it goes down in afcon competition,will he be able to replicate the same form?

this are the kind of things I like to see...not tobi told miracle, miracle told Nina, Nina told CeeCee, CeeCee told Nigerians rubbish.

They shouldn't get missing on the bigger stage. (AFCON)

Our latest Rashidi Yekini, seems Super eagle is coming live again...

eneojoedu:
this are the kind of things I like to see...not tobi told miracle, miracle told Nina, Nina told CeeCee, CeeCee told Nigerians rubbish.

That's the shittiest news on cyber space.
I'd rather read a nursery rhyme than BBN gossip.

International record on a very local pitch

Asaba people, na joke o.

this guy is too just good

eneojoedu:
this are the kind of things I like to see...not tobi told miracle, miracle told Nina, Nina told CeeCee, CeeCee told Nigerians rubbish.

Keep it up boy. Nice one of you

mehn, that goal goal was madt. paul will be a great asset for naija

Hope this is not another “ogbeche”

One time debutant wonder but was missing at the main stage.

Check my profile for used car deals.

MY IGBG BROTHERS MAKE ME SMILE EVERY DAY!
unlike the useless set of....

Iwobi with his very weak shots as usual.... Waste of a player.

Good


I have this issue; if we say this is a build up match aimed at developing eagles how come players that will eventually make first 11 are not around?

The Tower Paul . We need a good ball crosser , let’s take the advantage of this long man

This is one of the kinds of piece I love to read, very concise!

Igbo Amaka, we own the sport sector.

Noted

kechywillz:
Let's see how it goes down in afcon competition,will he be able to replicate the same form?

I tire o my brother... pushing irrelevant things to FP especially this past big brother house mates issue.
The thing irritates me alot

The goal was a beautiful goal. I just hope the guy will get better with time. we can now say we are on the way to have a good Top 9 better than Ighalo

e try sha...
I just remembered Sanogol. chai! ive suffered!

terdy12:



my thought too because ogbeche came with so much energy and just disappeared off the radar

Let’s keep our fingers crossed and see

I hope this isn't just a one time show off. I hope he does replicate this subsequently and consistently too. GOD BLESS SUPER EAGLES, GOD BLESS NIGERIA!

lexyman:
The Tower Paul . We need a good ball crosser , let’s take the advantage of this long man

The guy is really tall

We haven’t had such a tall striker since Victor Agali.

Agali was so tall - people started nicknaming tall people in the area Agali .

You would think that’s the person’s name

samsard:
That's the shittiest news on cyber space. I'd rather read a nursery rhyme than BBN gossip.

i swear. that BBN is rubbish. Adds no good value to those watching and making noise. The organisers are the smartest brains here, going home with billions.