Some football stakeholders on Sunday commended the U-23 Nigeria National team over its 2-1 win against Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Taiwo Awoniyi’s brace earned the Dream Team VI a 2-1 win over Zambia in Lusaka.
As a result, Nigeria advanced with a 2-1 aggregate to the 2015 All-Africa Games.
Paul Hamilton, a former Super Eagles player and coach, congratulated them on “the exciting performance.
“Awoniyi is a very talented player and I am proud of his performance.
“Although I was apprehensive of the match but I am relieved.”
In the same vein, Bright Omokaro, also a former Super Eagles player, said he was impressed with the talented players in the U-23 team and hoped they win gold at the All African Games.
Omokaro said: “I doff my hat to the calibre of players and for the fact that they redeemed their image in the midst of doubt. I am proud of them and I hope they win the All African Games.”
In his reaction, Joe Erico, a former goalkeeper of the Super Eagles, said the game was a great one and Awoniyi showed his ability to perform.
Erico said: “It was a good game.
“Never thought they would excel like this.
“I am particularly impressed with the performance of the young chap, Awoniyi.”
Tunde Disu, also a former Super Eagles player, said the outstanding performance from the U-23 team showed the abundance of grassroots players in the country.