Olympiacos of Greece striker, Brown Ideye has revealed he had wanted to score a goal against Zambia in Ndola last Sunday in a 2018 World Cup qualifier, which he would have dedicated to his wife and children.
The former West Brom Albion record signing had lost what would have been a curtain raiser in the 22nd minute when his grounder missed the target with keeper already displaced, but he was later ruled to be in an offside position.
Ideye later intelligently released a pass which put Kelechi Iheanacho through on goal for the Eagles’ second goal.
“It is my day and I was destined to win the match,” said a jubilant Ideye as the Eagles led by Ogenyi Onazi celebrated the striker’s special day on board the charter flight heading back home.
“I thought I will score to dedicate the goal to my wife and my children.
“All the same, this was a sweet victory for us and we thank God for the success.”
Nigeria tops group B with three points after hosts Algeria had settled for a 1-1 draw with Cameroon in Blida on Sunday night.
The Super Eagles will host the Fennecs of Algeria in Uyo on November 12 in their next qualifier for Russia 2018.
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