In a post-match analysis, former Nigerian international Joseph Yobo expressed skepticism about the Super Eagles’ performance in their recent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Guinea-Bissau. The match saw Nigeria secure a 1-0 win, with Opa Sangante’s own goal in the 37th minute making the difference.
Yobo, a guest on Afrosports AFCON Coverage, admitted he was pleased with the victory but raised concerns about the team’s cohesion, particularly in the midfield. He emphasized the need for more attacking players and highlighted the potential impact of Alex Iwobi’s presence in creating goal-scoring chances.
While acknowledging the positive outcome and the defense’s clean sheet, Yobo stated, “It was not a convincing victory even though we got the deserved result we needed.” He urged the team to work on improving their midfield play for a more cohesive performance in future matches.
The victory secured Nigeria’s spot in the AFCON Round of 16, but Yobo’s critique suggests there is room for improvement as the team progresses in the tournament. The Super Eagles are set to face Ivory Coast in their next AFCON 2023 match, and fans will be eager to see if the team addresses the highlighted concerns.
