Super Eagles Coach Praises Two Players After Nigeria's Victory Over Madagascar
Nigeria's Super Eagles football team secured a crucial 2-1 win over Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match held in Uyo on Friday.
Two goals from George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor played a pivotal role in the victory, helping Nigeria come back from a goal down.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle expressed his admiration for Usor and Moses Simon.
"They [Usor and Simon] bring this energy, they bring this one-on-one, sometimes you need something crazy on the field, some people who can bring one-on-one, one against two, one against three. They did well," Chelle said.
With the win, Nigeria takes a significant step towards qualifying for the AFCON tournament.
The team's next match in the AFCON qualifier series is against Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday.
Nigeria's Super Eagles Secure Crucial Victory Over Madagascar
- Nigeria's Super Eagles football team secured a crucial 2-1 win over Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match held in Uyo on Friday.
- George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor's goals proved instrumental in the win, helping Nigeria bounce back from a goal deficit.
- Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle praised Usor and Moses Simon after the match.
- "They [Usor and Simon] bring this energy, they bring this one-on-one, sometimes you need something crazy on the field, some people who can bring one-on-one, one against two, one against three. They did well," Chelle said.
- The win puts Nigeria on a strong position in their bid to qualify for the AFCON tournament.
- Nigeria's Super Eagles football team will face Guinea-Bissau in their next match in the AFCON qualifier series on Tuesday.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>