Fans urge team to sustain winning tempo at CHAN

Football fans have urged the home-based Super Eagles to keep up the momentum after defeating their Republic of Niger counterparts 4-1 at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kigali, Rwanda.

The fans who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos described the win at the Stade de Kigali, Stadium as a good start for the team.

Joe Erico, a former assistant coach of the Super Eagles, told NAN that the Super Eagles performed credibly though their first half performance in the game was not so super.

"It was an expected result, playing against Niger is always a match we should dominate and come out with the necessary winning three points.

"However, it was a very good game and the players gave good account of themselves, especially Chiakarta Elvis who came in as a substitute to bang in three goals.

"They need to be more cautious in their defence as they meet other teams in their group.

"I congratulate Nigeria and I congratulate Coach Sunday Oliseh; I wish the team the best of luck in the competition,’’ Erico said.

Bright Omokaro, a former Super Eagles players commended the team for defeating their opponent in what he called "grand style’’.

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Omokaro urged the players not to relent in their level of play against the team they will be confronting in their next match.

"The players started on a good note with this huge goal margin against Niger.

"I hope they will be able to maintain their level of play and improve where it is necessary in the next group match,’’ he said.

Kamiludeen Banjo, coach of the national deaf football team, expressed satisfaction with the team's victory in the opening match.

Nigeria will play its next game against Tunisia in Group C in the Stade Regional Nyamirambo Stadium in Kigali and in their third encounter play Guinea.

Tunisia and Guinea finished 2-2 in the group’s opening match played earlier in the day.