The Super Eagles were the better team on paper, but they couldn’t show it on the pitch
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface believes Nigeria has individual qualities but could be even better when playing as a team, reports Soccer. Masu.
The Super Eagles played against Saudi Arabia on Friday at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao as one of the preparatory matches for AFCON 2023.
The Super Eagles were the favorites due to the difference in quality between the two teams. Jose Peceiro’s team performed well in the first half, but were unable to score.
However, the scoring started in the second half. A quick follow-up goal gave Nigeria the lead after Francis Uzoho’s goalkeeping error put Saudi Arabia in the lead.
The three-time African champions looked set to secure victory, but Mohamed Kanno’s free-kick goal in the closing stages gave them a comfortable victory, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
After the match, Boniface, who is making his second cap for Nigeria, said they have to learn to work as a team.
“We have some really good people on the team, but it’s just football,” Boniface told Soccernet exclusively.
“It will take time to build everything we are trying to do, but in the long run we will achieve our goals.”
Nigeria next play a friendly against Mozambique and Peseiro will be hoping for a more cohesive performance from his players.
