“The referee did not favour us”- Simon expresses disappointment over Super Eagles’ loss to Algeria

The three-time African champions thought they might cruise to a victory, however they have been upset in the long run

Tremendous Eagles ahead Moses Simon has expressed his disappointment over Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Algeria. Nevertheless, he believes that the end result may have been higher if the referee made the proper calls.

Algeria entertained Nigeria in a packed Olympic Stadium in Oran. The 2 nations had met in current instances, however the Desert Foxes had gotten the higher of Nigeria within the final three conferences.

It regarded like that was about to vary after Terem Moffi scored the opener for Nigeria within the ninth minute. Sadly for the three-time African champions, the North African rallied again by way of Youcef Atal and Riyad Mahrez from the spot.

Nigeria have been respectable within the first half, and so they even scored a aim that was dominated out for offside. Even to some, the penalty that was awarded to Algeria was a farce.

“The sport didn’t go as deliberate, however it’s a part of the job, we be taught daily,” Simon said as per Pooja Media.

“The referee made some flawed calls, however the coach advised us to overlook about it and play our sport.

“We simply must encourage ourselves. We play for pleasure, we play for household, we play for ourselves, and naturally, we play for Nigerian followers.

“We’ll simply give ourselves a lift, and though our efforts did not deliver outcomes, we’ll preserve working onerous.

The end result for Nigeria meant that Peseiro has misplaced three of the six video games that he has led the Tremendous Eagles.

Nonetheless, they might look to select the positives and enhance forward of subsequent yr’s Nations Cup qualifiers.