Tremendous Eagles winger Moses Simon has shared his ideas after Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania of their opening Group C match on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria began the sport brightly underneath coach Eric Chelle and took the lead within the thirty sixth minute. Semi Ajayi rose highest to go house a nice cross from Alex Iwobi.
Tanzania got here out strongly after the break and drew degree when Charles M’Mombwa scored early within the second half. The equaliser put Nigeria underneath strain, however the Tremendous Eagles responded rapidly.
Simply two minutes later, Iwobi supplied one other help, establishing Ademola Lookman to attain his fourth AFCON purpose and restore Nigeria’s lead.
Moses Simon was launched within the 59th minute, changing Samuel Chukwueze, as Nigeria labored onerous to guard their slender benefit and safe all three factors.
Talking after the match, Simon urged followers to proceed supporting the workforce, stressing that no sport on the AFCON is straightforward.
“Soccer isn’t simple. Not each workforce on the AFCON shall be simple to beat, so the followers ought to maintain supporting us,” Simon mentioned.
He added that an important factor was getting the win. “Whenever you win, you might be glad. Whenever you lose, you concentrate on it. The important thing factor is the three factors,” he mentioned.
Trying forward, Simon admitted that Nigeria’s subsequent match towards Tunisia shall be powerful. “The sport towards Tunisia won’t be simple. Three factors are on the road once more, and everybody desires to win,” he mentioned.
Nigeria will face Tunisia on the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Saturday, December 27, with kick-off scheduled for 9:00 pm.
