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The Nzalang Nacional captain, Jesus Owono has revealed why his side drew 1-1 with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
According to him, his side’s employed teamwork while laying against the Super Eagles knowing full well the indivual brilliance of many Nigerian players.
Creative Midfielder, Ivan Salvador gave Equatorial Guinea the lead in the 36th minute after receiving a through pass in Nigeria’s 12 yard box before slotting the ball past goalie, Stanley Nwabili.
However, there was immediate response from the Super Eagles of Nigeria, when Osimhen rose so high to head home a cross from Ademola Lookman.
Owono, who was named Man of the Match after the game, was full of praise for his teammates.
“The unity in our team made the difference for us against Nigeria,” he told a press conference after the game.
“Our strength was the teamwork we showed on the pitch. We were not scared and took the game to them.”
Juan Micha’s side will now face Guinea-Bissau in their next game on Thursday.