Former Tremendous Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amunike, has given the group some tips about the right way to beat hosts, Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, after they meet tomorrow of their second group match on the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Towards all odds, Coach Jose Peseiro-led Eagles pressured Equatorial Guinea to a 1-1 draw on Sunday after squandering many probabilities. Whereas the Eagles misplaced two factors of their first match, the Elephants took all of the factors and received 2-0 towards Guinea-Bissau.
Amunike informed BSNSports.com.ng that the Tremendous Eagles ought to have the capability to handle the match towards the Elephants. He stated: “To begin with, our expectation was that Nigeria will beat Equatorial Guinea, which was regular. Sadly we couldn't win that match. We had some probabilities within the second half however because of their goalkeeper who was distinctive and was capable of cease these probabilities that might have given us the three factors.
“We simply have to return and have a look at the group. I hold saying that you would be able to't go into battle primarily based in your energy, it’s a must to have a look at the strengths and weaknesses of your opponents and likewise have a look at your individual energy after which know what you are able to do.
“The match towards Equatorial Guinea is over. What's vital now’s that the Eagles have a look at the areas they should enhance and strengthen towards Ivory Coast. Taking part in towards the house group is not going to be a simple match contemplating the rivalry and background between Nigeria and Ivory Coast. The Eagles should have the power to regulate the sport.
“In at the moment's fashionable soccer, when you're a group that may't management the sport, then you definately discover it troublesome. Which means you at all times need to run after the balls. If they will management the sport and hold it compact, and never simply ship the lengthy balls to Osimhen, I can see the Eagles profitable. Everybody expects Osimhen to do miracles.
“The midfielders must be extra concerned within the sport. They want extra help on the offensive entrance. They should have extra stability and even when you don't have the balls, they must be in positions to shut off the areas. These are areas it’s a must to bear in mind and be compact once you defend,” stated Amunike.
