By David Kabiyesi
Smarting from Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Dominican Republic on Sunday night, the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) has warned Flying Eagles to expect a tougher game against Italy and Brazil.
Reacting to the team’s victory on Sunday, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi expressed delight with the team’s win but warned that their next two matches against Italy and Brazil won’t be a stroll in the park.
“We are happy with the three points though we wanted the boys to win by a higher margin as goals advantage do matter along the line in a competition such as this. The next two matches will be much tougher and I expect the Flying Eagles to also show sterner stuff,” said NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi who watched the encounter at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza.
Nigeria’s next game comes up against Italy at the same venue on Wednesday evening. But a draw will most certainly guarantee a place in the knockout rounds for the Flying Eagles, ahead of their final group phase encounter with Brazil in La Plata on Saturday.
