Tremendous Eagles interim head coach, Austin Eguavoen, has supplied insights into Victor Boniface’s present type, emphasising the striker’s potential whereas acknowledging his challenges in entrance of aim for the nationwide crew.
Talking after Nigeria’s slender 1-0 victory over Libya of their AFCON 2025 qualifier, Eguavoen stated, “, Boniface is a scientific striker, scientific finisher, however he’s struggling in nationwide colors. You see, generally these probabilities don’t come.”
Eguavoen famous that decision-making in key moments has been an element for the younger ahead.
“I bear in mind in Rwanda, as we speak additionally, if you get half an opportunity, likes like Romario, they poke the ball, however he desires to decorate and gown and gown, after which the defenders get better.”
He expressed his perception within the striker’s capability to ship extra constantly.
He stated, “So if he decides on time, I believe Boniface will rating a whole lot of targets. I’ll converse to him about that.”
The Tremendous Eagles secured an important 1-0 win over Libya on Friday night in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, due to a late strike from substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
The sport, which was tightly contested, noticed Nigeria wrestle to interrupt down a resolute Libyan protection for a lot of the match. Nonetheless, Dele-Bashiru, introduced on within the second half, made an prompt impression, netting the sport’s solely aim within the 86th minute to present Nigeria a hard-fought victory.
Within the absence of Victor Osimhen on account of harm, Nigeria relied on Boniface, alongside Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon, of their assault.
Lookman and Boniface had each featured prominently in Nigeria’s latest matches towards the Benin Republic and Rwanda, whereas Simon earned a beginning spot within the lineup towards Libya, changing Samuel Chukwueze.
All through the sport, Nigeria dominated possession however struggled to transform their probabilities. The Libyan protection held agency till the late breakthrough from Dele-Bashiru.
Eguavoen’s aspect had alternatives to attain earlier, most notably when Samuel Chukwueze missed a one-on-one likelihood within the seventieth minute. Lookman additionally thought he scored within the 83rd minute, however his effort was disallowed for offside.
Regardless of these frustrations, the Tremendous Eagles’ persistence paid off with Dele-Bashiru’s decisive strike, which despatched the house crowd right into a frenzy.
The win has boosted Nigeria’s hopes of qualification for AFCON 2025, holding them atop Group D with seven factors.