International Friendly: Paul Onuachu glows as Nigeria beat Egypt by lone goal

Nigeria 1 - 0 Egypt at the Stephen Keshi Stadium

Paul Onuachu was on fire in the 90 minutes friendly between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Tuesday.


The match ended by lone goal in favour of the Super Eagles.

Onuachu, striker for Danish top flight club FC Midtjylland scored inside 30 seconds from kickoff after benefiting from a poor clearance from Egypt's defence as he volleyed past the goalkeeper to give Nigeria the lead and historic early goal ever in an international game.

Onuachu, born in Owerri, Nigeria, is currently the highest goal scorer among the league of Nigerian internationals with 14 goals.

The last four meetings between Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt have ended in three wins and a draw for the North Africans, leaving the Super Eagles without a victory.