AFCON 2021: Why Nigeria lost to Tunisia – Jay-Jay Okocha reveals | PressInformant

Nigerian soccer legend, Austin ”Jay Jay” Okocha has mentioned Tunisia outclassed the Tremendous Eagles crew with ways, eventually evening’s AFCON defeat within the Spherical of 16.

 

The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia shocked Nigeria on Sunday to arrange an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final showdown.

Veteran, Youssef Msakni scored simply two minutes into the second half to present a beforehand unimpressive Tunisia a 1-0 conquer 10-man Nigeria in Garoua.

Msakni, taking part in in his seventh Cup of Nations match, dribbled throughout the sting of the field earlier than unleashing a curling shot that entered the web off the left arm of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.

Nigeria in the meantime had an opportunity to stage as time ticked away, however winger Moses Simon despatched a free-kick from simply exterior the field over the crossbar.

Okocha mentioned, whereas talking as a pundit on SuperSport;

“They (Tunisia) executed their ways effectively. This can be a disappointing loss. They outclassed Nigeria. I’ve all the time mentioned that you’re nearly as good as your subsequent sport. This can be a lesson for each massive crew.”

“I feel it’s good to see that we’re flying excessive, however crucial one is the following sport and we will solely justify our performances to date if we go on and win the following one.

So each subsequent sport is the hardest one for you and the one it’s important to win. I hope we are going to stick with it the nice job that we’re doing to date.”