Former Super Eagles players have reacted to Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Iceland in their Group D fixture at the 2018 World Cup on Friday.
Leicester City forward, Ahmed Musa scored two goals for the Eagles in the second half of the game to place Nigeria second in the group ahead of Argentina and Iceland.
Henry Nwosu, a former Super Eagles midfielder, reacting to victory, congratulated the team and coach for the brilliant performance against their opponents.
He, however, advised the players to approach the match against Argentina on Tuesday with all seriousness, noting that the task ahead was a major one
“I am happy that we won, the players did their best and also the coach listened to Nigerians by playing two attackers at the front.
“Our next match against Argentina will be a very difficult encounter but we can come out victorious if we increase our efforts, take the match seriously and sit-up,” he said.
Also, Bright Omokaro, a former Super Eagles player, said that the team would qualify from their group if they put up a more brilliant performance against Argentina.
Omokaro advised the players to maintain the tempo and fighting spirit they exhibited in their next match.
“This is a sweet victory and I hope the Eagles will continue with this spirit and even do more to get to the next stage.”
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