Forward of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener in opposition to Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, January 13, the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday recorded a large 12-0 win in opposition to an area membership in Dubai.
Ademola Lookman scored 4 objectives, whereas Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon bagged a brace every. Tremendous Eagles captain Ahmed Musa and Sadiq Umar scored a objective every and two personal objectives from the house aspect.
The end result was the most important end result for Tremendous Eagles coach Jose Peseiro who began Francis Uzoho, Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Chidozie Awaziem, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka, Joe Aribo, Ademola Lookman, Ahmed Musa, Sadiq Umar and Victor Osimhen as Nigeria ran riot of the Dubai aspect in a one-sided sport.
That is coming as President Bola Tinubu earlier today approved the release of N12 billion to clear all excellent salaries for the Tremendous Eagles and different nationwide groups of assorted sports activities.
The Tremendous Eagles will tackle Guinea in one other take a look at sport on the Bani Yas Stadium on Monday. earlier than jetting to Ivory Coast for the 2023 AFCON which kicks off on Saturday, January 13 and ends on Sunday, February 11.
Nigeria is searching for a fourth AFCON title (after wins in 1980, 1994 and 2013) which is able to put them at par with West African arch-rivals Ghana, and go away solely Egypt (Seven AFCON) and Cameroon (5 AFCON) forward of them.
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 last group match in opposition to Guinea Bissau on January 22.
