The Super Eagles secured a much-needed victory in the pulsating Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash against host nation, Ivory Coast.
The Super Eagles secured a much-needed victory in the pulsating Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash against host nation, Ivory Coast.
However, the second half would feature a rejuvenated Nigerian side whose heightened intensity paid dividends when Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, slightly late in his challenge, clipped forward Victor Osimhen's leg while attempting a clearance
Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal, assisted by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), would eventually award a penalty, which the captain, William Troost-Ekong calmly converted in the 55th minute, securing the much-needed victory for Nigeria.
In a post-match interview, Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo shared insights into the motivating words of the 63-year-old manager that ignited their explosive second-half performance.
"It's crucial to secure a victory. We aim to fight for the top spot in our group, although we knew it wouldn't be an easy task.
"We owe credit to the coaching staff for adjusting our tactics from the first game; it significantly contributed to our success in this match."
The Super Eagles will hope to wrap up their group stage fixtures with victory over the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau to top the group.
The Super Eagles secured a much-needed victory in the pulsating Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash against host nation, Ivory Coast.
However, the second half would feature a rejuvenated Nigerian side whose heightened intensity paid dividends when Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, slightly late in his challenge, clipped forward Victor Osimhen's leg while attempting a clearance
Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal, assisted by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), would eventually award a penalty, which the captain, William Troost-Ekong calmly converted in the 55th minute, securing the much-needed victory for Nigeria.
In a post-match interview, Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo shared insights into the motivating words of the 63-year-old manager that ignited their explosive second-half performance.
"It's crucial to secure a victory. We aim to fight for the top spot in our group, although we knew it wouldn't be an easy task.
"We owe credit to the coaching staff for adjusting our tactics from the first game; it significantly contributed to our success in this match."
The Super Eagles will hope to wrap up their group stage fixtures with victory over the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau to top the group.