AFCON 2027Q: Suleiman reacts to maiden Super Eagles invitation
Slavia Prague midfielder Mubarak Suleiman has reflected on his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles. Suleiman is the only new player included in Nigeria's 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. The youngster has caught everyone's eye with his impressive performances for Slavia Prague this season. […] AFCON 2027Q: Suleiman reacts to…
Nigerians have been quick to react on social media to the Super Eagles' 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their AFCON qualifier on Friday. A goal from Alhassan Yusuf and a brace from Tolu Arokodare secured the win for Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The team will face Tanzania again in the return leg at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Tuesday.
With this match, the Super Eagles find themselves in second place in Group L with six points from three games. Tanzania sits at the bottom of the group with one point from the same number of matches. Group leaders Guinea-Bissau top the table with seven points from three games, while Madagascar occupies third place with two points.
Some Nigerians praised Arokodare for stepping up in Victor Osimhen's absence, while others criticized the team for conceding a goal against Tanzania. Here are some reactions gathered by DAILY POST on X:
@Exspeedikay1: "Instant response from the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Tanzania. This what we need from them - man to man marking which made Tanzania to not keep up. Great Goal from Akor Adams, nice teamwork play. AFCON we coming."
@ChrisSweetman6: "Just watched Tolu Arokodare score twice as a second half substitute for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. If not coach madness, why on Earth did Eric Chelle keep him on the bench?"
@legal2316: "Great teamwork from the Super Eagles. The players are really connecting, the chemistry is building, and the performance speaks for itself. What a team performance."
@impossible: "Akor's choice to go to Venezia is the wrongest move ever. He has so much drop in quality."
@delawfredrick10: "Super eagles needs to stop wasting chances. We should have been up by 5 goals in this game. Eric chelle you still have lots of work to do with this squad."
@ELEGBETE1SPORTS: "Even Tanzania? Who no go score against Nigeria for football self. Well, let's hope this spur them to go score more against Tanzania."
@Legend72157: "No Osimhen for Super Eagles. Tolu Arokodare steps up for the call."
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