Tremendous Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and key participant Moses Simon shared their ideas on the sport in opposition to Jamaica, slated to be held in London tomorrow, Soccernet.ng studies.
The three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions booked their place within the ultimate of the Unity Cup following a 2-1 victory in opposition to their fiercest rivals, Ghana, on the Gtech Group Stadium.
Chatting with reporters, Nantes ahead, Simon, who’s experiencing his first match in the UK, expressed confidence and respect for the opposition.
“I really feel good. That is my first time enjoying a match like this within the UK, and naturally, we’re ready. We all know what it takes. There aren’t any simple video games in the case of Nigeria,” Simon mentioned.
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Acknowledging the energy of Jamaica’s squad, the previous KAA Gent ahead revealed that beating the Raggae Boyz within the ultimate of the competitors is not going to be simple.
He added: “Jamaica have a powerful staff. Beating them within the ultimate gained’t be simple. They’ve a very good coach, good gamers—identical to us. So, we’ll see.”
The 29-year-old additionally touched on considered one of West Africa’s well-known rivalries when requested about competitors off the pitch:
“I’d say Ghana—as a result of we’re very shut, and we all the time argue about jollof rice! Particularly with Jamaica too, there’s a type of historic rivalry. It’s not about battle, nearly who’s higher—and who has one of the best jollof rice. For those who watched the final recreation, you’d know who has it.”
On the teaching aspect, Eric Chelle stored his focus firmly on his personal staff’s preparation and efficiency reasonably than the opposition.
“I don’t wish to speak an excessive amount of about Jamaica—I’m not their coach. My focus is on my staff and the way we method this recreation,” Chelle mentioned. “Crucial factor for me is how the gamers play, how a lot they enhance every day in coaching. That’s what issues.”
Chelle might be hoping to construct on his final victory in opposition to Ghana once they face Jamaica tomorrow at Brentford’s dwelling stadium.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
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