Equatorial Guinea head coach Juan Micha has expressed combined emotions over his staff's efficiency in opposition to Nigeria within the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, saying he was sad with the end result.
Nigeria's Tremendous Eagles had been held to a draw by Equatorial on Sunday.
The Nzalang Nacional had been capable of stand up to the attacking energy of the Tremendous Eagles. In-form Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Ngua was subsequently named Man of the Match after efficiency yesterday.
At a press convention after the match, Micha refused to see this end result as an achievement. He advised journalists that he supposed to proceed the work to realize his objectives on this version of AFCON in Ivory Coast.
“I feel this squad that I lead is being ready day in and day trip to take part on this match.
“I'm fortunate that I do know the main points of soccer as a result of I've been a high-level participant,” he stated.
He added that his teammates deliberate to maintain their heads on their shoulders and never dive into euphoria after this encouraging end result.
“Our mission is just not but full, we nonetheless have loads to do.
“We’re in a bunch stage, that is the primary match. We are going to attempt to attain the following section earlier than we see what occurs subsequent.”
Equatorial Guinea will play their second match in opposition to Guinea-Bissau on Thursday.
A win in opposition to the Djurtus will guarantee Micha and his males can take a step into the spherical of 16.
The Central African nation managed to qualify after the group stage throughout the three earlier participations.
(IN)
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