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Key questions as Nigeria defeat Guinea-Bissau in African Cup of Nations qualifiers


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Nigeria’s 0-1 away win over the Wild dogs of Guinea-Bissau may have secured the vital three points for the National team.

But the general performance of the players suggests more questions in the days ahead for the Super Eagles.

Even as skipper on the day, Moses Simon salvaged the maximum three points for his side in this match.

However, following the 0-1 win over Guinea-Bissau, Isagoal.com takes a look at some questions as regards the game.

Who is Nigeria’s penalty taker?

2023 AFCON Qualifying: Simon's penalty give Nigeria the edge in Bissau -  Pan-Africa Football

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro stated that he has chosen Victor Osimhen as Nigeria’s penalty taker prior to the doubleheader against Guinea-Bissau.

But on Monday we saw Nantes forward Moses Simon stepping up to convert the spot-kick for Nigeria.

So on this note, who is really Nigeria’s penalty taker? Or is Osimhen afraid of taking a penalty under pressure when his side is not leading a game by a wide margin?

Was Victor Osimhen wasteful?

AFCON Qualifiers: Free-scoring Osimhen promises goals against Guinea Bissau  | Premium Times Nigeria

The Napoli man should have hit the back of the net in the home and away fixture against Guinea-Bissau.

However, despite the clamour for creativity in the Super Eagles team, Osimhen had chances to get a goal in the two-legged tie.

Such that quality players like Samuel Chukwueze, Kelechi Iheanacho and Terem Moffi found him at some point in the game with a good pass.

Which way forward for Jose Peseiro and Nigeria?

 

The future looks bright for the Super Eagles despite the below-par performance the National side had against the Guinea-Bissau side.

The manager’s boldness to make five changes to the side that started Monday’s duel was really spot on to a great effect.

While he must look inwards for solutions to his team’s weaknesses thus mapping out a means to curb them in a short time.

While also improving the general play of his team in the coming days. The earlier the better, before Nigeria, gets impatient with him soon on the job.

This article was updated 3 months ago

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