The Super Eagles of Nigeria misplaced 2-0 to the Syli Nationwide of Guinea in a pleasant on the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
The pleasant is a part of Tremendous Eagles remaining preparations forward of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener in opposition to Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, January 14.
The defeat comes 24 hours after the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria recorded a large 12-0 win in opposition to an area membership in Dubai.
Guinea began the sport nicely and scored the primary purpose within the 14th minute, however the Tremendous Eagles did not equalise as Moses Simon did not convert a penalty within the twentieth minute after Sadiq Umar was introduced down in Guinea’s field.
The second half resumed and Nigeria continued to seek for the equaliser, however the Guineans added to Tremendous Eagles’ woos and scored the second purpose 26 minutes earlier than full time.
Tremendous Eagles coach Jose Peseiro began the sport with out Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho went behind as early because the 14th minute.
Whereas Peseiro made some modifications in assault, midfield, and defence, the Syli Nationals held on for a well-known win over the three-time African champions.
Monday’s defeat is coming hours after the Tremendous Eagles wallopped a Dubai-based membership 12-0 in one other pleasant tie.
The Nigerian staff are anticipated again within the nation on Tuesday as Lagos governor Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will host the staff in a send-forth feast. Thereafter, the Nigerian contingent to the 2023 AFCON will depart Lagos on Wednesday morning to Ivory Coast.
The Tremendous Eagles are in Group A alongside the host nations Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. They start their quest for a fourth continental title on Sunday, January 14th, 2024 in opposition to Equatorial Guinea.
After their opening match in opposition to Equatorial Guinea on January 14, the Tremendous Eagles will tackle Ivory Coast on January 18, earlier than a remaining group match in opposition to Guinea Bissau on January 22.
