Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has criticized his players for giving away a cheap goal against Tanzania in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Nigeria defeated the Taifa Stars 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday evening.
Alhassan Yusuf scored in the second minute of the match, but Alphonce Msanga levelled for the visitors before the break.
Chelle then introduced Arokodare at the start of the second half, and the on-loan Ajax striker grabbed a brace to seal a crucial win.
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“They have nothing, and you give them something to eat. So they took it,” Chelle said.
He added, “We have to go to Tanzania to win this game. So I’m happy for the players because, you know, it’s not easy.
“But the reality is nothing. We have the second game after. The most important is the next game.”
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