Victor Ikpeba Blames Super Eagles Defenders After Loss
Following the Super Eagles' 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba attributed the loss to defensive failures rather than goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali's performance. Ikpeba expressed his views on SuperSport, noting that the opening goal by Franculino and the second goal by Mama Baldé highlighted significant defensive issues.
He emphasized that the third goal, scored by Álvaro Djaló in stoppage time, further exposed the team's inability to track runners effectively. Despite the heavy defeat, Nigeria remains second in Group L of the qualifiers with three points.
The team is scheduled to face Tanzania in a crucial home-and-away fixture in November, which presents an opportunity to improve their standing. Ikpeba's comments have raised concerns about the team's defensive organization and the potential need for changes by the technical staff before the next qualifiers.
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