Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo is
still in pains after seeing his record outing with the national team at
the continental stage end in disappointment.
The 32-year-old Fenerbahce defender was
almost certain that Nigeria would overrun Burkina Faso in their first
Group C game on Monday, but to everyone’s surprise, the Burkinabes
waited until the last seconds to deny Nigeria of full match points.
Nigeria conceded the late goal after a defensive blunder but Yobo believes the result should have gone the Eagles’ way.
Nigeria play against Zambia in their next game on Friday.
“We played a good game and had
controlled it well for the greater part of it but that’s football for
you. We were supposed to get all three points so credit to Burkina Faso
they found the equaliser,” Yobo said in the post-match briefing.
“As far as the result is concerned, it
wasn’t the best start for us. We were supposed to win this game; it is
like a lost game to me. The match against Zambia is going to be like a
Cup final because we want to make sure that we qualify for the next
stage.
“We have to show character in next game against Zambia.
“We know what to expect in the game
because they are the defending champions and we respect them for that,
they know what we can do as well and know what we will come for in the
match.
“It will be a difficult game because both teams need the three points.”
Meanwhile, Burkina Faso captain,
Moumouni Dagano, revealed they were expecting Nigeria to play the way
they did, saying the 1-1 draw was good for his side.
“It was a hard game against Nigeria as
we expected but to get a draw is good for us. We know that as a team we
can play even better, so we are going to work hard for the next games,”
Dagano said.
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Yobo no be mouth them they carry play, Infact, you are pass your best. See other captains and what they do in the pitch.You are lacking in almost all aspects as a footballer now- Fitness, reflexes, Anticipation, Skill and Strength. So, stop talking and up your game.Let your game and the results do the talking. Simple.
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