2022 WCQ: Five takeaways from Nigeria's 1-1 draw against Cape Verde

The Super Eagles qualified for the playoffs stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde on Tuesday evening at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

These are the five takeaways from the game.

1. The Eagles Created Lots of Scoring Chances In The First Half

There was intensity in the game of the Super Eagles and that culminated in a 1st minute goals and other chances created.

2. Eagles Lost Possessions

The Super Eagles gave away the ball at critical times especially with the game at 1-1 which was very risky.


3. Throw Ins, Set Pieces

The three time African champions created lots of chances from set-pieces and throw ins from the  left and right wing-backs. It was encouraging to see.

4. Poor Iheanacho

5. Eagles Must Get Creative Players Before March 2022

The creative play of the Super Eagles were poor as usual. The players struggled to string passes for large spells. Gernot Rohr must invite some creative players of Nigerian decent if he continues to overlook the Nigeria Professional Football League stars back home.