Nigeria give Flames food for thought
Nigeria’s performance at the Confederations Cup in Brazil has given the Flames plenty of food for thought.
The Super Eagles, who will face the Flames in a decisive 2014 World Cup qualifier in September, bowed out of the tournament following a 3-0 loss to world champions Spain on Sunday.
Nigeria won their first game 6-1 against minnows Tahiti and lost their second game to Uruguay 2-1.
However, they caused problems for Spain’s defence.
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu, legendary defender Peter ‘Mjojo’ Mponda and Flames caretaker coach Eddington Ng’onamo warned that Nigeria should not be taken lightly.
Ng’onamo said having watched the Super Eagles, he was convinced that they are good in attack.
While Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi acknowledged his side suffered from a succession of key injuries against stronger opposition, he believes the players must look at their exploits in Brazil as an important learning curve for the future.
Nigeria give Flames food for thought
GARRY CHIRWA
Nigeria’s performance at the Confederations Cup in Brazil has given the Flames plenty of food for thought.
The Super Eagles, who will face the Flames in a decisive 2014 World Cup qualifier in September, bowed out of the tournament following a 3-0 loss to world champions Spain on Sunday.
Nigeria won their first game 6-1 against minnows Tahiti and lost their second game to Uruguay 2-1.
However, they caused problems for Spain’s defence.
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu, legendary defender Peter ‘Mjojo’ Mponda and Flames caretaker coach Eddington Ng’onamo warned that Nigeria should not be taken lightly.
Ng’onamo said having watched the Super Eagles, he was convinced that they are good in attack.
While Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi acknowledged his side suffered from a succession of key injuries against stronger opposition, he believes the players must look at their exploits in Brazil as an important learning curve for the future.
