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Home-based Super Eagles got its first real test on Wednesday at the National Stadium, Abuja , with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Pro-league division One side Ranchers Bees of Kaduna.<\/p>\n

As expected goalkeeper and captain of the side Chigozie Agbim, started the game along side Azubuike Egwueke, Papa Idris in the central defence, while Gabriel Reuben and Godfrey Obenabo complete the back line.<\/p>\n

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Eagles’ coach, Stephen Keshi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The midfield was expectedly anchored by Bathlomew Ibenegbu and Izu Azuka, while Kalu Uche, Sunday Mba, Ibrahim Ajani and Uzoenyi Ejike, were the attackers.<\/p>\n

As always, the national team started the brighter of the two sides, but were shy in front of goal. But in the 16th minute, Ajani\u2019s dangerous incursion deep into Ranchers danger zone was abbreviated with a malicious challenge from Bees Usman Mohammed., for a free kick from about 22 yards.<\/p>\n

Ibenegbu\u2019s free kick was easily converted by Kalu Uche, who was playing with a blistered toe and as replaced midway into the half. It was to be the only goal of the entertaining encounter, the third by the Eagles since camp opened a little over a week ago.<\/p>\n

Ranchers managed by ex-international, Ishaya Jatau, caused quite some troubles for the national team but they were easily curtailed by the defence line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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