Coach Sunday Oliseh has claimed that the Super Eagles struggled against Swaziland because he fielded a second - string team, adding that the team wasted several scoring opportunities.
The former Ajax Amsterdam and Juventus defensive midfielder is hopeful that the national team will advance to the last round of qualifiers when they face the Sihlangu again on Tuesday.
“We need to prepare ourselves for the second leg, as we brought the second team for this game but we still should have done well.
“We are going out for a kill in Port Harcourt,” said Sunday Oliseh in his post - match comments.
In Sunday Oliseh’s first five games as coach, the Super Eagles have failed to score in three matches played; against Tanzania , Democratic Republic of Congo and Swaziland.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has blamed the football pitch and the poor lighting system at the Somhlolo National Stadium for the national team’s unispired performance against Swaziland on Friday night.
Indeed, the 2013 African champions looked out of sorts against the minnows and could have conceded on the away turf if not for the heroic performance of Wolves netminder Carl Ikeme.
“We came here looking for a win and I am not happy because we got a draw,” Ahmed Musa said.
“Swaziland will have to prepare for a big challenge in Nigeria because it will be a tough game for them.
“Our supporters know how important this game is and they will be rallying behind us.”
The Super Eagles left for Port Harcourt immediately after the match, ahead of Tuesday’s return fixture.
I think I can agree with the bad state of the pitch but about fielding a second team?? Nah!
Your thoughts are welcomed readers!
I think I can agree with the bad state of the pitch but about fielding a second team?? Nah!
Your thoughts are welcomed readers!
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