Soccer-Costa Rica head to World Cup after home victory over Nigeria

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Costa Rica v Nigeria - Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica - November 9, 2022 Costa Rica line up during the national anthems before the match REUTERS/Mayela Lopez

SAN JOSE (Reuters) - World Cup-bound Costa Rica bid farewell to home fans with a 2-0 victory over Nigeria in a friendly international on Wednesday.

Oscar Duarte’s seventh minute goal was followed by a second from Kendall Waston in the 73rd minute against a Nigerian team without any of their overseas-based regulars and made up mainly of members of their Under-23 team.