AFCON2021: Moses Simon, Ekong, Eguavoen Bags AFCON recognition

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Two Nigerian players, William Troost-Ekong and Moses Simon have been named in the Best XI of the Group Stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Another Nigerian player, Wilfred Ndidi is on the reserve list.

In similar vein, the Super Eagles’ magic-performing coach, Austin Eguavoen is named as the manager.

“His choice is globally accepted and a cheering news to us considering his blistering display and Man Of the match award in the group stage. It’s no doubt that Simeon is one of the topmost performers in Super Eagles’ shirt in this AFCON” . The CAF Award winning Fans Club Boss enthused

The Kaduna United and Golden Boot Academy Jos product made his present felt in all the three matches played so far in this tournament

His solo runs beating three players of Guinea Bissau with wood work hit eventually resulted to the goal scored by Watford FC defender, William Troost Ekong.

The Lagos based football administrator therefore charged the team to look beyond playing a third placed team in the round of sixteen but rather consider the rivalry between Nigeria and Tunisia and fight them to finish. Eagles must bring the title to our dear nation, Nigeria by the special grace of God” amen. Ogunfuwa prayed

Nigeria book a date with Tunisia tomorrow(Sunday) at Stade Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua Cameroon by 8pm.

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