Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Reacts As Mexico Defeat Nigeria in Friendly Match in United States

• Alex Iwobi was part of the Super Eagles squad that prosecuted the international friendly match against Mexico in the United States
• The Mexicans who are bound for the World Cup defeated Nigeria who are preparing for the forthcoming 2023 AFCON qualifiers
• Despite the loss, Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi stated that there were lots of positives to take from the encounter

The Super Eagles failed to fly in their friendly match against Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas, as the North American side won the tie 2-1.

It was Jose Peseiro’s first match in charge of the Nigerian national team since he was appointed technical adviser by the NFF.

World Cup-bound Mexico began the encounter on a desperate note and opened the scoring in the 12th minute courtesy of Santiago Gimenez’ strike.

Nigeria restored parity in the 53rd minute after Cyriel Dessers headed home Calvin Bassey’s delicious cross to make it 1-1.

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The Super Eagles were still in a celebration mood and less than two minutes later William Troost-Ekong scored inside the Eagles’ net to put Mexico 2-1 ahead, Complete Sports reports.

Despite the loss, Iwobi believes there were positives to take from the game.

“A lot of positives to take after today’s friendly… We go again!”

The Eagles have now failed to beat Mexico in six meetings, losing three and drawing three. Next up for Peseiro and his boys is another friendly against Ecuador on June 2 in New Jersey.

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The Nigeria Football Federation had on Sunday, May 15 announced the Portuguese manager as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, replacing Augustine Eguavoen who had been relieved of the position.

The 62-year-old expressed pride in being appointed as Nigeria’s coach and vowed to make the Super Eagles champions again.