Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has praised his team’s determination following their narrow 1-0 win over Tunisia in the ongoing tournament, stating that the result reflects the players’ focus on securing a World Cup ticket.
“There’s no secret to the win other than our genuine desire to qualify for the World Cup,” Zubairu said after the match. “The boys knew we had to take the first step, and that’s exactly what we did today.”
Looking ahead to their next fixture against Morocco, who boast a squad with several European-based players, the coach emphasized a game-by-game approach. “We will handle every match accordingly. The Tunisia game is done, and our match plan for Morocco is something we’ll keep internal. But we’re working towards it.”
Addressing questions about the inclusion of European-based players in the squad, Zubairu highlighted the challenge of integrating them due to limited preparation time.
“We’ve been in closed camping for nearly a month, and the European players didn’t have the same preparation opportunity. They are good, but need time to understand our tactical system. Three played today, two were on the bench — we have five in total, and that’s a fair number,” he added.
The Flying Eagles now turn their focus to a crucial clash with Morocco as they continue their push for World Cup qualification.
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