Super Eagles head coach Salisu Yusuf confident about winning CHAN trophy

The veteran tactician stated after the match that there is room for improvement, but was satisfied that his team created chances to score.

He  said “Generally, it is not a setback because we created chances and we couldn’t score but if we keep creating chances and hopefully take them, we can beat any team in this tournament”.

The home-based Eagles were denied by the crossbar three times in just the first half alone, and were guilty of squandering major chances that came their way to wrap up the game in the second half, veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali a major culprit.

The Super Eagles now have a difficult job on their hands to qualify from a tough group, with just two matches left to play in the group.

The Super Eagles take on Libya in their second group game Friday, January 19 at the Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier. (Kick-off- 5.30pm Nigeria time), Libya defeated Equatorial Guinea 3 – 0 in their own first fixture.