Jay-Jay Okocha Attacks 1 Big Super Eagles Player Despite Nigeria's Win Over Sudan at AFCON

Jay-Jay Okocha Attacks 1 Big Super Eagles Player Despite Nigeria's Win Over Sudan at AFCON

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:54 PM
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  • Nigeria on Saturday evening, January 15, defeated Sudan in their second game at the ongoing AFCON in Cameroon
  • Former captain of the Super Eagles Jay-Jay Okocha explained that striker Taiwo Awoniyi should have done better
  • Okocha is of the opinion that the Union Berlin striker saw some chances which he missed in the tie against Sudan

Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha has slammed Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi claiming that the former Liverpool player should have done better against Sudan at AFCON.

Eguavoen and his wards were impressive against Sudan on Saturday evening, January 15, in their second game at the African Cup of Nations in which Nigeria won the battle 3-1.

Samuel Chukwueze scored the first goal for Nigeria in the 3rd minute sending Super Eagles fans into wide jubilation before Taiwo Awoniyi and Moses Simon added later on.

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Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi in action against Sudan. Photo by DANIEL BELOUMOU OLOMO
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But despite scoring his first goal for the Super Eagles via a lucky header, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha felt that the Union Berlin striker should have done well in the encounter according to the report on Complete Sports.

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha's reaction

“Awoniyi would have done better. He would have scored more goals after that lucky goal but he was in too much of a haste.
“When he looks back at the match, he would regret it. At least after scoring the goal, he would have gained more confidence.”

Who will Nigeria play next at the AFCON?

Super Eagles of Nigeria will be facing Guinea-Bissau in their final Group game at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Sister of Bayern Munich star spotted watching Super Eagles vs Sudan, makes stunning statement

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Rose May Alaba who is the younger sister of Bayern Munich star David Alaba posted awesome photo of herself watching Nigeria facing Sudan at the ongoing AFCON.

Super Eagles of Nigeria were so superb on Saturday evening, January 15, beating Sudan 3-1 in their second game at ongoing AFCON in Cameroon with Chukwueze, Awoniyi and Moses Simon netting.

Rose May Alaba who was born in Vienna, Austria to a Filipino mother and a Nigerian father watched the match live and was happy with the result the Super Eagles got against Sudan.

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