Interim Super Falcons head coach Augustine Eguavoen has said Comoros gave a good fight but Nigeria showed their superiority in their 2–0 victory in the first leg of their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying tie, www.aclsports.com reports.
“I was very troubled and nervous to start with because a draw away from home would be good, but for our pedigree and the quality that we have, the first half was a bit worrisome. I knew at some point we would score; it was just a matter of time because we were dominating the game. Comoros gave a good fight, but we still showed our superiority,” Eguavoen said.
Eguavoen also acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, particularly their final-ball delivery and finishing ahead of the return leg.
“Sometimes the final-ball delivery was the problem. Sometimes it goes past everybody. We talked about it at the end of the first half. We also missed a couple of goals in front of goal, so it’s something we’re going to work on and make sure we perfect it for the second leg.”
The coach also praised the senior players for helping the younger ones settle into the team.
“First of all, thanks to the senior players for opening it with open arms. They made her feel very comfortable. It’s a process. A blend of experience and youthfulness, I think, is very good going forward. The senior players welcome these young players with open arms,” he said.
Meanwhile, Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie acknowledged the challenge Comoros could pose in the return leg.
“You saw what happened at the WAFCON. Football is no longer a place where you define a team by the name of the country. We’re not done yet. It’s not going to be an easy one. They will come back with everything to make sure they get a point, but we’ll keep our heads up, keep working hard and stay focused to finish the job well,” Nnadozie said.
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