Guinness Rewards Eagles With $4000, Hails Our Super Boys

The Eagles continued their march to victory and the 2014 World Cup by securing a 2-1 away win over the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia in the first leg of the World Cup qualifier at the Ydnekachew Tesema Stadium in Addis Ababa.

The Ethiopians were the superior team for the first hour and led after 56 minutes as Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama misjudged a cross from Behailu Assefa but the Eagles equalised through Emmanuel Emenike's ferocious drive after 67 minutes. Emenike later won and scored a penalty late in the game to seal a 2-1 win.
It was an excited Nigeria team that received the $4,000.00 cheque from Guinness; the proud sponsors of the Super Eagles after their match.

The return leg will be played on November 16 in Calabar, Nigeria. This would be an opportunity for the Super Eagles to cement their place in the World Cup with an outright win.