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World|sport|July 1, 2014 / 12:15 PM
Nigeria out of World Cup after losing to France 2-0

AKIPRESS.COM - 201406301146423615464 Nigeria lost to France 2-0 after conceding 2 late goals from Paul Pogba and an own goal from Joseph Yobo, Onlinenigeria.com reports.

Nigeria impressed during the first half and had taken the lead on 19 minutes but Emmanuel Emenike’s goal was ruled offside in a tight decision.

The game was almost to hit extra time until Paul Pogba headed home the ball after a failed punch out by Vincent Enyema in the 79th minute.

France added a second in injury time as Joseph Yobo deflected a Valbuena cross into his own net.

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