In the 1-0 victory over Botswana, Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu acknowledged that his team did not play at their best.
Despite controlling possession from beginning to end, Nigeria found it difficult to penetrate the Mares defense.
The nine-time champions appeared inconsistent at times and failed to generate a shot on goal in the first half.
On the exact ninetieth minute, Chiwendu Ihezuo scored the game-winning goal after Esther Okoronkwo set him up.
Madugu acknowledged that his team faces challenges because of Botswana.
After the game, the 60-year-old stated, “We’re not happy about this; individually, we didn’t put up a very good performance.”
“It was a very competitive and challenging game.”
On Sunday, the Super Falcons will play their final group match against Algeria.
To secure the top spot in Group B, they need to win the game by one point.
On the exact ninetieth minute, Chiwendu Ihezuo scored the game-winning goal after Esther Okoronkwo set him up.
Madugu acknowledged that his team faces challenges because of Botswana.
After the game, the 60-year-old stated, “We’re not happy about this; individually, we didn’t put up a very good performance.”
“It was a very competitive and challenging game.”
On Sunday, the Super Falcons will play their final group match against Algeria.
To secure the top spot in Group B, they need to win the game by one point.
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