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Following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their World Cup qualifier, Super Eagles captain William Ekong has addressed the palpable frustration among supporters, framing it as a consequence of the nation's profound belief in the team and in a post-match dialogue with CAF, the stalwart defender, who plies his trade with Saudi Pro League's Al-Kholood, acknowledged the squad's shared ambition to win convincingly in every outing.
Ekong emphasized a philosophy of collective responsibility over individual blame. He articulated that the dynamic nature of football, where goals often stem from defensive errors, makes fault-finding counterproductive. "We are in every match together," Ekong stated, underscoring that a mistake-free game is an impossibility. Instead, he pointed to the team's mutual commitment and their willingness to "fight for each other" as their core strength. He revealed that the squad's integrity is its bedrock, allowing for frank discussions, including a brief but focused conversation before taking the pitch to address their performance despite securing the three points.
Looking ahead, the captain confirmed that the group's focus has swiftly shifted to the next challenge. He also contextualized the team's current composition, alluding to the absence of several key players who are sidelined with injuries.
On the table, the Super Eagles hold three points from their opening match. Their campaign continues with a pivotal encounter against Benin on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The match is set for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with a 4:00 PM UTC kick-off, as Nigeria aims to strengthen its position in the qualifying group.
Both Ekong and Ndidi are liabilities should not be starting because they have gone past it and don’t have what it takes to play at this level anymore..
ReplyDeleteBoth should be coming off the bench at best..