Ifeanyi Udeze has attributed Nigeria’s 4-0 loss to Portugal in an international friendly to a lack of communication among the defenders.Information Guide Nigeria
The Super Eagles trailed the Selecao 2-0 at halftime after Bruno Fernandes scored twice in the first half to give the Selecao a 2-0 lead. The Super Eagles trailed 2-0 after nine minutes of play at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaGoncalo Ramos then added a second goal, followed by Joao Mario’s decisive goal. Jose Peseiro began Kevin Akpoguma, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, and Bright Osayi-Samuel in defense for Nigeria.
However, according to 42-year-old Udeze, a 2002 World Cup participant, the defenders lacked the understanding that allowed Portugal to dominate the game.
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“The defence lacked good coordination and when that happens you’re bound to concede goals,” Udeze told Punch..
“There was no understanding between William Troost-Ekong and the player [Kevin Akpoguma], who played alongside him looked confused
“They need to play compactly as a unit to win games. They didn’t play like they wanted to win the game.”
Since assuming leadership, Peseiro has lost all four of his friendlies. His first loss occurred against Mexico in a 2-1 loss. Nigeria subsequently defeated 1-0 against Ecuador, 2-1 against Algeria, and 4-0 against Portugal.
Nevertheless, he won his first two qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria, a member of Group A, defeated Sierra Leone 2-1 and Sao Tome & Principe 10-0.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaAs the Super Eagles will not be competing in the 2022 Fifa World Cup, which kicks off in Qatar on Sunday, they will take a sabbatical until March 2019 before resuming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.JAMB Result
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