Man Of The Match Omeruo : It Showed Today Super Eagles Have A Strong Defence

Chelsea-owned defender Kenneth Omeruo was delighted that the Super Eagles advanced to the last 16 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after he netted the game-winning goal in the 73rd minute of the contest.

Omeruo, who was named Man of the Match by CAF, has stressed that the Super Eagles were focused on the pitch despite the fact they were involved in a pay dispute with the Nigerian Federation 24 hours before their second Group B match, leading to Ahmed Musa boycotting the mandatory pre-match press conference.

''We knew no matter what is going on off the pitch, our job is to play,'' Omeruo told reporters in the mixed zone shortly after the game against the Syli Stars.

''Nigerians are hoping that we win every game, so we knew we had to forget everything and focus on today's game and be the first to qualify from our group, I am happy we could achieve that.''

The Gernot Rohr-led side were able to prevent the opponents from scoring for the second straight game, and Omeruo has praised his defensive colleagues.

''For me it is important to say focused, we have a wonderful squad. I have been out for a while and they have been playing and being doing good.

''It doesn't matter who plays, we have a strong defence and it showed today. I just want to give my best,'' added Omeruo.

The Super Eagles number 22 did not find the net in more than 40 appearances for the Super Eagles before opening his goalscoring account against the Syli Stars.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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