Enugu – Football enthusiasts in Enugu on Friday hailed Super Eagles of Nigeria for sealing the top spots in African Cup of Nations Qualifying (AFCON) Group E.
Goals from Odion Ighalo, Henry Onyekuru and the substitute Simeon Moses was all the Eagles used to beat Seychelles at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Delta State.
Some of the enthusiasts who spoke after the match said that Seychelles really meant to shock Nigeria in the match but said that the visitors were below in strength.
Chairman Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Enugu Chapter, Norbert Okolie, said that the Eagles did well inspire of the inclusion of new legs.
”This is not a match for them to be so serious about; Eagles have qualified already but they have to win for pride.
”It is nice to seal the top spots but we have to build two strong teams for the AFCON proper,” he said.
Also speaking, Ignatius Okpara, a sports analyst expressed delight over Super Eagles victory but noted that Nigeria did not…
