Tremendous Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has defined the challenges that led to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic, Soccernet.ng reviews.
Following an 81st-minute equalizer by Napoli-owned ahead, Victor Osimhen, the Tremendous Eagles secured their place on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a recreation to spare.
The match, held on the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, started on a difficult notice for Nigeria, with the house aspect taking an early lead by Mohamed Tijani’s first-half purpose.
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The moist, wet situations made play tough, which examined the resilience of the 2013 AFCON champions as they labored to overturn the deficit earlier than the top of the primary half.
Reflecting on the efficiency, Coach Eguavoen, pinned the primary half loss on the downpour, however credited his gamers for his or her perseverance, notably within the second half.
“It was a tricky recreation, and I congratulate the gamers for a spirited show within the second half that earned us the equaliser,” Eguavoen remarked. “The downpour made the sport tough for each groups, however I’m glad we now have the AFCON finals ticket within the bag forward of the ultimate recreation of the collection towards Rwanda in Uyo on Monday.”
With 11 factors from their qualifying marketing campaign, the Tremendous Eagles have secured their ticket to AFCON 2025 in Morocco. The draw leaves Eguavoen’s aspect in a robust place as they put together to shut their qualification collection with a house fixture towards Rwanda.
For the three-time AFCON Champions, the main focus now shifts to their final recreation in Uyo, the place they’ll look to complete their qualifiers on a excessive notice, with AFCON qualification already sealed.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
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