Ivory Coast vs Nigeria (0-1 ) Ekong FT

[Naija fan]

Folks, this is the best game I have seen the SE play in an very, very, long time. The defense was one area of concern for me going into this game. That was one hell of a defensive line. Congratulations to the boys

[tolahs]

After our goal, we conceded half pitch in territory - very disturbing move. No build up play - we had several chances on the counter but our guys chose hero_ball over passing to someone else.

[Tobi17]

The irony of our tournament is that our much heralded attack might be our biggest disappointment while our vilified defence will carry us through the murky waters...either way I'm here for this journey.

Nwabili is a REVELATION.

[Tbite]

I can't remember the last time if ever I saw the se defend better than this.

Remember Nigeria is NOT good at holding onto such leads traditionally. Especially 9 minute injury time.

A typical SE side would have conceded.

[Bigpokey24]

Time to read this game thread from page three, I enjoyed this match a whole deal . My goodness Nwabali is the real deal, he has presence in the goal and knows how to organize the back line. We've finally stummbled on to something here

[bamenda boy]

Amazing scenes here at the stadium. This means so much to these guys. They’ve been insulted and abused and people lost faith in them. But they dug into and delivered the goods on the biggest stage. With the possible exception of Zaudu, everyone had one of their best games in the GWG.

Super proud.

Old boy na you be this? Happy decade bros.

[maceo4]

Hope all the coach haters cover their faces in shame.
Bloody disgraceful ../

Nope. We will call him out if he repeats some of his stupid decisions. But today I'll say, we'll done Peseiro!

Abi…he gets the praise for how his team performed today, first win against a decent team…

[green4life]

That was some tactical organization...

I think they only had one shot on goal from a Zaidu miscue

We were set up nicely. With a little better execution, the end result would've never been in doubt. It was that comfortable.

[Odas]

Osimhen just won Man of the Match the very same way Messi won the last Ballon d'Or.

Meaning, please?

[Jmal]

well done super eagles

[airwolex]

Defending was great but boy, these attackers do not know what to do on a break.

[maceo4]

Time to read this game thread from page three, I enjoyed this match a whole deal . My goodness Nwabali is the real deal, he has presence in the goal and knows how to organize the back line. We've finally stummbled on to something here

The bobo confident no be small and matches it with decisive play. Loving it! I fear well well when he sat down like he was injured!

[txj]

That was some tactical organization...

I think they only had one shot on goal from a Zaidu miscue

We were set up nicely. With a little better execution, the end result would've never been in doubt. It was that comfortable.

Agreed. Our players need to commit fully to the team game. Just pass the ball- use the best placed option...
Should have buried them on the counter...

[green4life]

After our goal, we conceded half pitch in territory - very disturbing move. No build up play - we had several chances on the counter but our guys chose hero_ball over passing to someone else.

We were always set up to counter attack from the opening whistle so there was always going to be zero pretense on our defensive intent once we scored. The set up was fine. It's the execution on the counter that was lacking.

[SylverEagles]

The last two times we won the cup, we beat Ivory Coast on the way.

Just saying...

[Lolly]

So a much maligned defence is keeping us competitive while the more vaunted attack is missing chances and maiming birds!!!

Well done for the defenders!!

I have been asking the question of those that have been calling for the coach to drop Ajayi, Ekong for Awaziem, for what exactly? Our defence has not been a worry for me. It has been the midfield linking up with the attack. And today just revealed why we haven't been winning matches.

We get into good positions either on the break or near the opponents box, and then a poor pass or selfish play just kills everything

Aina, Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey and even Zaidu did a fantastic job today. And I must add Onyeka was a beast just in front of them.

[Odas]

Pissero with a tactical masterclass.

Really? wait till something bad happens to the team and they will be calling for Peseiro's head again

[sabb]

Amazing scenes here at the stadium. This means so much to these guys. They’ve been insulted and abused and people lost faith in them. But they dug into and delivered the goods on the biggest stage. With the possible exception of Zaudu, everyone had one of their best games in the GWG.

Super proud.

pics bro make we see wetin u dey yarn

[Bigpokey24]

For those that missed the game will be replayed 6pm on BEinsports

[Odas]

The last two times we won the cup, we beat Ivory Coast on the way.

Just saying...

Maybe it will happen again and we will take it

[metalalloy]

For those that missed the game will be replayed 6pm on BEinsports

Correct guy!

[Bigpokey24]

[sabb]

So a much maligned defence is keeping us competitive while the more vaunted attack is missing chances and maiming birds!!!

Well done for the defenders!!

Please tell them.
The coach had a tactical master plan.
If he had more clinical players to execute his
system it would have been easily two or three zip.
But I’ll take the W.
Hopefully Nigerians become less knee jerk and unnecessarily emotional and aggressive

Nigerians ke, the front 3 players really need to start bring each other into the game. The glory hunting needs to stop