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Chidozie Awaziem has stated that the Super Eagles need to focus on the positives from their friendly match against Egypt and prepare for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to DAILY POST.
Eric Chelle’s team faced a 2-1 defeat against Hossam Hassan’s squad at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday night.
Mahmoud Saber and Mostafa Mohammed scored for Egypt, while Awaziem netted Nigeria’s goal with a header late in the first half.
The Nantes player described the match as a valuable test for the Super Eagles.
“It was a good test for us; Egypt is a challenging team to compete against. They have several talented players. The goal of this friendly was for us to assess ourselves ahead of the AFCON, allowing the coach to experiment with new players, tactics, and prepare effectively for the tournament,” Awaziem shared with the Super Eagles media.
Reflecting on the team's performance against the Pharaohs, Awaziem added: “It was a valuable test, though the outcome wasn’t favorable, it wasn’t what we aimed for. Our focus was to evaluate our structure, the different players, and see how the newly invited players can contribute to the team.
“I believe the coach has taken note of that. For now, we should focus on the positives from the game and look forward to the AFCON. We controlled the game and kept them under pressure. We had numerous opportunities to score. As I mentioned, we need to focus on the positives and move forward.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Chidozie Awaziem say about the match against Egypt?
Awaziem emphasized the importance of taking positives from the match and using it as preparation for the upcoming AFCON tournament.
What was the outcome of the friendly match?
The Super Eagles lost the friendly match 2-1 against Egypt.
Who scored the goals in the match?
Mahmoud Saber and Mostafa Mohammed scored for Egypt, while Chidozie Awaziem scored Nigeria's only goal.
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