2022 World Cup-Liberia (Gr.C): 21 years without a victory in front of Nigeria@ Africa News24
Liberia wants to break the curse in front of Nigeria. It’s been 21 years since the Lone Star beat the Super Eagles . An eternity.
Liberia players confident ahead of their game against Nigeria today
Liberia has been chasing a first victory for ages. Since 2000, the Lone Star has been looking for himself and does not know how to dominate the Super Eagles . Because opposite, it is an impassable mountain for Liberia.
This Friday, September 3 (4:00 p.m. GMT), on behalf of the first day of qualifying for the 2022 Group C World Cup, Liberia wants to break the curse. Liberia last beat Nigeria 2-1 on July 9, 2000, at SKD Sports Stadium, thanks to Christopher Wreh’s brace. Since then, no more success. The Lone Star will seek to surprise by starting with a victory he has been waiting for 21 years.
Four defeats in the last 5 matches
- Liberia have lost four of their last five matches in all competitions, including their last game against the Algerian team at home. However, ahead of the Liberian squad’s departure for Nigeria, coach Peter Butler expressed optimism that his team can have a positive impact in the qualifiers. “ We are in a very tough group with opponents who have good players. But I’m not going to complain, I will rather work with what we have at our disposal, ” reassures the technician.
“We have more young, dynamic and energetic players up front and in the midfield. Even so, we are going to face a team with stronger and better players. We have plans and I know we can be so competitive and have a positive impact , ” Butler continued before the start.
The last match between the two teams dates back to October 13, 2012. Nigeria had indeed won the match brilliantly by rolling Liberia by 6-1. It was during the qualifiers for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
BY : Eric Barry @ Africa News24
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