Match Report
The table read 3rd (Niger, 7 pts) against 4th (Djibouti, 0 pts), 7 points apart. Djibouti had been under-performing their position — 40th on five-round form against 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.17/2.83 for Niger and 0.67/4.83 for Djibouti (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.2.
Stade Général Seyni Kountché (Niamey), capacity 35,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Niger led 2-1 at the break, before 6 more goals closed it at 7-2.
Goal scorers
Niger: Daniel Sosah (64'), Amadou Wonkoye (62'), Issa Djibrilla (87'), Issa Djibrilla (86'), V. Adebayor (75'), V. Adebayor (36'), V. Adebayor (14') · Djibouti: Y. Ahmed (33'), Y. Siad (85')
Key stats
Possession: Niger 62% · Djibouti 38% · Total shots: 20-19 · On target: 12-7 · Corners: 5-7