Last-gasp hero Abu gives Nigeria win

• Nigeria fight back to defeat Mexico in extra time
• It is the first drawn match in regulation time at Bahamas 2017
• Mexico next game: vs Italy, Nigeria next game: vs Iran, both on 1 May

Nigeria staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Mexico 5-4 in extra time of their Group B clash at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017. 

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It was the Mexicans that initially took control of the contest after goals from Abdiel Villa and Angel Rodriguez. Emeka Ogbona struck right back before Ramon Maldonado restored their two-goal advantage.

However, the West Africans responded through Azeez Abu before a late Victor Tale penalty resulted in the first regulation-time draw at Bahamas 2017.

Nigeria outlasted Mexico in the extra-time period, with Abu scoring the winner just seconds from the end to claim the two points on offer.
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By: Editor