Godfrey Oboabona is convinced the ball did not cross the line before he made a decisive goal line clearance in Nigeria's 2-1 win over Ethiopia on Sunday.
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Walya striker Saladin Said looked to have slipped the ball behind and beyond Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama for what looked like an almost certain goal.
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But Oboabona, who was beaten by Said to a ball over the top in the build-up, recovered quickly to hook the ball away right on the line.
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The officials allowed play to continue, but the home fans were convinced the ball had crossed the line and the goal should have been given.
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"The ball did not cross the line," Oboabona told kickoffnigeria with real conviction.
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"The rule is that all the ball must cross all the line for it to be a goal. And I believe all the ball did not cross the line."
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Television replays proved inconclusive, and Oboabona says that proves he is right.
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"Even with the cameras, it is not clear. But I know it did not cross the line," he added.
I saw the replay too and i still don't think it crossed the line. It did not i must confess