Eguavoen attributes the Super Eagles victory against Guinea Bissau to hard work. Okocha says the performance thrilled him
By Uzor Odigbo
Super Eagles coach Austin Cerezo Eguavoen and former Eagles captain, Austin Okocha have stated that the Super Eagles winning streak at the ongoing Africa cup of nations is good for the confidence of the team.
The Nigeria senior national team made it three wins in three games following Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau
Eguavoen speaking after the game in a chat stressed that the win also calls for caution so as not to get carried away because a number of teams now will raise their game when it comes to playing against Nigeria as a result of what they have seen of the Super Eagles so far.
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Meanwhile, former Nigerian midfielder Austin Okocha said the Super Eagles have the talents to reach the final of the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
The former Captain of the Nigerian side made the disclosure, after watching the team dispatch Guinea-Bissau in the final Group game on Wednesday.
Coach Austin Eguavoen made eight changes to his starting 11 and they managed to grind out a 2-0 victory over the Wild Dogs at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua.
Almeria forward Sadiq Umar opened the scoring before assistant Captain William Troost-Ekong sealed the victory late in the game.
Reacting to the result, Okocha said: “I am really impressed with the general performance of the Super Eagles against Guinea-Bissau despite playing the second team,” Okocha, a former Super Eagles player told Supersports.
“This shows that Eguavoen is blessed with an array of talents that are capable of reaching the final if well utilized.” the 1994 African Cup of Nations winning midfielder said.
Nigeria finished as the Group winners with maximum of nine points from three matches
