AFCON 2027Q: We didn't deserve to lose against Super Eagles - Madagascar coach, Martins
Madagascar coach Corentin Martins has expressed disappointment over his team's 2-1 loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match.
Madagascar took an early lead through Kari Eshan but Nigeria fought back with goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor. Martins acknowledged the difference in experience between the two teams, citing Nigeria's exposure to high-level matches and top European leagues as a key factor.
The French coach also emphasized the defeat as a valuable learning experience for his players, who are still developing at the international level. Madagascar will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in their next match on matchday two next week Tuesday.
- Madagascar lost to Nigeria in the AFCON 2027Q match
- Kari Eshan scored for Madagascar
- Nigeria fought back with goals from George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor
- Martins acknowledged the difference in experience between the two teams
- The defeat provides a valuable learning experience for Madagascar's young players
- Madagascar will face Tanzania in their next match on matchday two next week Tuesday
Madagascar's Coach Corentin Martins on losing to Nigeria in AFCON Qualifiers
Madagascar's football coach, Corentin Martins, has expressed disappointment over his team's 2-1 loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match. Speaking to the media after the game, Martins acknowledged the difference in experience between the two teams, stating that the Nigerian players have been exposed to high-level matches and top European leagues.
The French coach highlighted that the loss was a valuable learning experience for the young players of Madagascar, who are still developing at the international level.
Madagascar took an early lead through Kari Eshan, but Nigeria fought back with goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor. Martins believes that the Nigerian team's superior experience is the main reason for the loss.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in their next match on matchday two next week Tuesday.
Madagascar's Coach Corentin Martins on losing to Nigeria in AFCON Qualifiers
Speaking to the media following their 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in their first Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match, Madagascar's coach Corentin Martins expressed disappointment at the result.
Martins acknowledged the difference in experience between the two teams, stating that the Nigerian players have been exposed to high-level matches and top European leagues.
The French coach highlighted that the loss will be a valuable learning experience for the young players of Madagascar, who are still developing at the international level.
Madagascar took an early lead through Kari Eshan, but Nigeria fought back with goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor. Martins believes that Nigeria's superior experience is the main reason for the loss.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in their next match on matchday two next week Tuesday.
Madagascar's Coach Corentin Martins on losing to Nigeria in AFCON Qualifiers
Speaking to the media after their 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in their inaugural Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match, Madagascar's coach Corentin Martins expressed disappointment at the result.
Martins acknowledged the difference in experience between the two teams, stating that the Nigerian players have been exposed to high-level matches and top European leagues.
The French coach highlighted that the loss will be a valuable learning experience for the young players of Madagascar, who are still developing at the international level.
Madagascar took an early lead through Kari Eshan, but Nigeria fought back with goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor. Martins believes that Nigeria's superior experience is the main reason for the loss.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in their next match on matchday two next week Tuesday.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>