During the last international break, the Super Eagles drew 2-2 with Saudi Arabia and narrowly won against Mozambique in the 10-a-side competition.
West Bromwich Albion’s Semi Ajayi scores a second-half equaliser, helping Jose Peseiro’s side to a 1-1 draw with Lesotho despite a poor performanceSoccernet.ng Thereports. p>
Soccernet.ng digs deeper into the match and brings you five takeaways from the match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
1. Super Eagles were without Victor Osimhen
The team had chances to score, but they weren’t decisive enough. Taiwo Awoniyi and Ademola Lookman almost scored, but both lacked finishing skill.
2. Super Eagles need creative midfielders
The need for creative midfielders has been evident since our last international match in October, and it was on display today.
With Fulham’s midfielders unable to play in their proper positions, the midfield duo of Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi failed to achieve much, leaving Onyeka with a heavy workload.
3. Four strikers in the starting lineup do not work for Peceiro
The Portuguese tactician started Ademola Lookman, Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi and Victor Boniface.
While Iheanacho and Boniface retreated into the midfield several times to win the ball, the team struggled with synergy and communication, with four attackers occasionally trailing behind, leaving the midfield empty to make the final pass. People are gone.
4. Peseiro is still not convincing.
The former Porto coach’s style of play was unrecognizable even after more than a year in charge. Today’s lackluster performance against Lesotho may leave some wondering what will happen at next year’s AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast.
5. Semi Ajayi is doing well after his injury break.
The central defender missed several matches for the club in the Championship, but was gradually integrated into the team by Carlos Corberan and returned at the beginning of November.
The 29-year-old scored against Hull City two weeks ago and scored the equalizer for Nigeria today.
