A former international and the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, has commended the Super Eagles for the 1-0 victory recorded against host country, Cote d’Ivoire, in a Group A tie of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
The encounter was decided at the magnificent Alassane Quattarra Stadium in Abidjan, capital of Cote d’Ivoire.
In it, the Eagles registered the only goal of the match through match captain, William-Trosst Ekong, who converted a spot kick after Victor Osimhen was fouled in the box.
Eguavoen expressed optimism that the result of the encounter would be a big tonic for the confidence of the team going forward in the competition.
He stated that after withstanding the support of the host fans to beat the Elephants, the Super Eagles can go far in the competition if the players build on the win.
He said: “In a competition like AFCON, everyone tries to avoid the host team, if possible, but we had no choice since it’s a group tie.
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“With this win, the players have to build on it in subsequent games.
“I already told them to take every game like a cup final and I was happy that was the spirit displayed against Cote d’Ivoire.
“It is a big win that we needed.
“The boys fought for it and got the three points.”
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