By Amaechi Agbo
There is no denying the fact that Salim Fago Lawal, former Flying Eagles striker is in a terrific form in Europe after scoring another goal for NK Istra against Rijeka in Croatian elite league game played on Sunday.
The pacey striker, who is very deadly inside the box, pounced like a predactor after the goalkeeper failed to punch the ball to safety, as he displayed great striker’s instinct, beating the defender to the ball, before slotting the ball into the net in the 5th minute.
Rijeka proved to be hard nut to crack as the lead only lasted for four minutes for parity to be restored.
Nevertheless, it was NK Istra, being the home team, that showed more purpose and determination, with Lawal lurking around the opponents’ vital area in search of another goal before the weather became terribly bad and the game had to be abandoned due to fog in the first half.
Irrespective of the game being abandoned, the former Mavlon Fc attacker signed out in style with his seventh goal of the season and his focus shifted to the Super Eagles camp in Egypt, where he is among the 28- man squad listed for the African football fiesta.
Meanwhile 22 Super Eagles are currently in camp in Cairo to face the Pharoh’s of Egypt in a warm-up match later today
The players are: Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro Ebenezer, Amas Obasogie, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Igho Ogbu, Tochukwu Nnadi, Zaidu Sanusi, Paul Onuachu, Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey and
Alex Iwobi
Others are: Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Cyril Dessers, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Raphael Onyedika and Ryan Alebiosu.
Salim Fago Lawal and other 6 players are expected in camp today.
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