Chidozie Awaziem has mentioned the Tremendous Eagles should take the positives from the pleasant in opposition to Egypt and give attention to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST experiences.
Eric Chelle’s aspect misplaced 2-1 to Hossam Hassan’s males on the Cairo Worldwide Stadium on Tuesday night time.
Mahmoud Saber and Mostafa Mohammed had been on track for Egypt, whereas Awaziem scored Nigeria’s purpose with a header late within the first half.
The Nantes star described the encounter as take a look at for the Tremendous Eagles.
“It was take a look at for us, Egypt just isn’t a straightforward nation to play in opposition to. They’ve a few good gamers. The aim of the pleasant was for us to check ourselves earlier than the AFCON, for the coach to attempt new gamers, new ways, and put together effectively for the AFCON,” Awaziem informed the Tremendous Eagles media.
Reflecting on the workforce’s efficiency in opposition to the Pharaohs, Awaziem added: “It was take a look at, although the outcome wasn’t good, it was not what we needed. The main focus was for us to see our construction, totally different gamers, see the newly invited gamers, and what they’ll contribute to the workforce.
“I believe the coach has seen that. For now we must always take the positives from the sport, and transfer to the AFCON. We dominated the sport, pinned them again. We had so many possibilities to attain. Identical to I mentioned, we simply should take the positives and transfer forward.”
