Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro has singled out Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf as the one player who stood out for the Super Eagles in their 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Nigeria had to come from behind to rescue a point against the hard fighting Equatorial Guinea team with Victor Osimhen making the most of an inch perfect cross from Ademola Lookman to draw Nigeria level, a minute after they went behind.
Frustrated by the fact that his team couldn’t make the best out of the numerous chances they created, Peseiro was asked about the injury suffered by debutant Alhassan Yusuf, who caught the eyes with an energetic display. He used the opportunity to sing the praises of the 23 year old.
“Alhassan [Yusuf] had a very good match, he showed that he deserves to play for the Super Eagles, I hope he will be fit for the next match because you want your best player available and he was for us today”, he said at the post match conference.
Meanwhile in an interview, Yusuf confirmed that he only suffered from cramps and expect to be back in the team for the game on Thursday against the host Ivory Coast. ” Nothing serious. I had cramps and I will be fine for Thursday”, he said.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
