AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Nigerians not impressed despite Super Eagles win over Guinea-Bissau
Fans have taken to social media to share their displeasure even as the Super Eagles of Nigeria got the much-needed victory over Guinea-Bissau in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 1-0 in Bissau on Monday evening.
Jose Peseiro’s men suffered defeat by the same scoreline in the reverse fixture last Friday in Abuja, and needed to win in Bissau after Sierra Leone saw off Sao Tome and Principe on Sunday.
Moses Simon’s penalty in the 30th minute got the job done to return Nigeria to the summit of Group A.
The performance of the three-time AFCON winners left a lot to be desired with some players such as Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen, called out for being profligate in front of goal while praise was won for Bright Osayi-Samuel at right-back.
The general consensus is that the Super Eagles cannot compete against tougher opponents and challenge for major honours with the kind of display shown against Guinea-Bissau.
FT: Guinea Bissau 0-1 Nigeria. And @NGSuperEagles turn the tide against the Djurtus to go back to the top of the table. Nothing impressive, just a job done. Not a performance to strike fear in anybody#GNBNGA
— Colin NOT Collins 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@ColinUdoh) March 27, 2023
Nigeria first
Man Utd SecondWe dey proud of our Super Eagles. 🇳🇬 ❤️ #GNBNGA pic.twitter.com/TfbO0pEA4Y
— MUIP (@ManUtdInPidgin) March 27, 2023
Bright Osayi-Samuel.
Top player 🙌🏽#AFCON2023Q | #GNBNGA pic.twitter.com/s4jo9vf5Fr
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) March 27, 2023
Once again, Osayi-Samuel the bright spot in Nigeria's game. Won the PK by driving forward. taking on his man and getting in the box#GNBNGA
— Colin NOT Collins 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@ColinUdoh) March 27, 2023
Maybe Samuel Chukwueze will be a great player when he retires. So much talent but zero output. For the umpteenth time, he needs to do better in games. Na wa. #GNBNGA #AFCON2023Q
— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) March 27, 2023
See Chukwueze 😂😂😂😂
This boy doesn’t know how to play football anymore abeg.💔💔
Sweet 2v1, just pass the ball to Osimhen and we have the second goal.#GNBNGA
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) March 27, 2023
Nigeria won today, but make coach Peseiro no think say him don escape dragging o. We have our eyes on him. 👀 #GNBNGA #AFCON2023Q
— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) March 27, 2023
The contrast between Jose Peseiro's demeanor during training sessions and in actual matches is stark. Calm and inscrutable during the former, a nervous ball of energy and remonstration during the latter. #GNBNGA
— Solace Chukwu (@TheOddSolace) March 27, 2023
The Super Eagles were not convincing in the victory over Guinea-Bissau.
But at least we won.
Jose Peseiro has to make the team play better to gain the trust of the fans.#GNBNGA #AFCON2023Q
— Chuma Nnoli (@ChumaNnoli) March 27, 2023
The type of goals we miss though. I will definitely score. I’m not even capping. I will score!#GNBNGA #AFCON2023Q
— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) March 27, 2023
I’ve not seen a country so poor at Set-pieces like the Super Eagles of Nigeria.💔💔💔#GNBNGA
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) March 27, 2023
Moses Simon is a waste of space in this Super Eagles set up. Release the ball to your nearest man. Do too much on the ball.
This team need two new wingers that are good on the ball and without it. #GNBNGA
— Boluwaji Jegede🥇 (@TheBoluSport) March 27, 2023
So, Samu has no desire to cross ball first time in this match? 😡#GNBNGA
— Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka (@CalvinEmeka) March 27, 2023
Officiating has been terrible in both legs.
How was Osimhen offside there?#GNBNGA
— Ayodeji Ayodeji (@AyodejiX2) March 27, 2023
Uzoho blunder nearly cost us!
Ogbeni stop that kinda play ooo#GNBNGA
— OwoSports Alesh (@OwoSports1) March 27, 2023
Those of you yabbing Abuja Stadium last week can apologize now. Because what’s this GSS Saminaka football pitch, Guinea Bissau? 😕 #GNBNGA
— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) March 27, 2023
This team is done! #GNBNGA
— Blizz (@BlessingFowowe) March 27, 2023
