AFCON 2021: Eguavoen Reacts To Super Eagles’ Loss

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has reacted to his team’s loss at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Gatekeepers News reports that Interim Coach Eguavoen said his team did not deserve to lose against Tunisia in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 game.

Eguavoen during the post-match press conference on Sunday, blamed bad officiating for his team’s ouster from the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon.

He stressed that his players fought a good fight. “We tried to come back after the Tunisia goal, and we chased the game. But then we got a red card.

“It was clear that the officiating wasn’t fair.”

Eguavoen added that it was always very difficult when you play against a tactical side like Tunisia, especially when the officiating was not fair.

“I won’t criticise the referee because they are masters of the game, but Alex Iwobi’s red card wasn’t fair. The foul wasn’t an intentional one,” the coach said.

He, however, noted that he has encouraged the players to quickly put the loss behind them and face the job at hand in March.

Eguavoen said ”I have told the players to pick up and ensure they qualify Nigeria for the World Cup.”

The Super Eagles will, therefore, prepare to face Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup African Zone playoffs in March.