On Friday in Abakaliki, the fans attributed the victory to the return of the Nigerian fighting spirit.
“It is better for the team to play badly and get the result,” said a fan.
The 2024 edition has a record number of about 30 teams jostling for top honours in four major prizes and six subsidiary laurels.
“The objective remains the same, which is to take the trophy home,” said man-of-the-match player Kudus.
Super Eagles assistant coach Finidi George says discipline and tactical switch in formation earned the team victory over Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday.
Osimhen was named ‘Man of the Match’ in Nigeria’s game against Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday.
Despite leading twice, the Djurtus were undone by Emilio Nsue’s ruthless hat-trick in the Group A clash in Abidjan.
The Eagles will meet Guinea Bissau on Monday in their last group match at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
The victory leaves Equatorial Guinea needing a point against the hosts to book a spot in the last 16.
“The Super Eagles need to increase the tempo and even do more. We know the national team can do better,” said a football administrator.
