Former Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Tremendous Eagles left-back Bruno Onyeamachi for his glorious efficiency within the AFCON semifinal match towards Morocco.
Onyeamachi held off Morocco’s principal menace, Brahim Diaz, who’s the main scorer within the event with 5 targets.
Diaz was set to change into the primary participant in Africa Cup of Nations historical past to attain in six consecutive matches.
The Olympiacos defender stored the Actual Madrid winger from scoring and later in additional time, Diaz was changed by Ilias Akhomach.
Reacting to the sport, Oliseh complimented Onyeamachi, saying the Nigerian defender did an amazing job matching Diaz’s power and effectiveness.
“Bruno is placing in plenty of effort to maintain Brahim Diaz quiet. Appears like that is the primary time somebody has overwhelmed Diaz,” Oliseh mentioned whereas commenting on SuperSport.
Nonetheless, regardless of Onyeamachi’s sturdy defensive efficiency, Nigeria didn’t attain the ultimate. The sport completed with no targets scored, and within the penalty shootout, Nigeria misplaced 4-2.
The 26-year-old missed his penalty kick, which gave Morocco the sting.
