Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, says the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup is the best tournament Africa has ever taken part in, The PUNCH reports.InformationGuideNigeria
Morocco lost to France in the World Cup semifinals after overcoming Portugal 1-0 in the quarterfinals.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaOliseh, speaking before the semi-final match against the defending champions France, referred to this tournament as the greatest for Africa, as each of the continent’s teams won at least one game.
“As far as Africa is concerned, this is the greatest tournament my (Africa) continent has ever had, not only because we have an African and an Arab nation in the semi-finals for the first time, but because every African team that has come here has won one game at least,” Oliseh said in a FIFA Technical Study Group press conference.
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Senegal defeated Qatar and Ecuador in Group A, Cameroon defeated Brazil by a single goal after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Serbia, Tunisia defeated France 1-0, and Ghana defeated South Korea 3-2.
“Senegal got to the second round and played very well despite missing their best players,” he added.
He also praised Morocco ahead of their feisty semi-final clash against champions France.JAMB Portal
“Morocco has made the most of their compact defense and the whole team worked so hard without the ball.
“Sofiane Amrabat has also done a fantastic job in plugging the gaps. And when they go into defensive mode, they have triangles everywhere. Playing with triangles makes it difficult for opposition players to play a pass and break the lines without being crowded out. And how has that worked out for Morocco? They have only conceded one goal, which wasn’t scored by the opposition but by themselves.”NYSC Portal
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaMorocco has not conceded a goal from an opposition player in this World Cup, with the only goal against them coming through Nayef Aguerd’s own goal against Canada.
“Look, we’ve had great players play in the European League. In fact, we are the ones and the South Americans and Europeans; we are the ones that have made football in the Champions League what it is. The variety, the beauty that comes with it, you know and now the Arab world has joined in, which is also great,” Oliseh added.
