Salisu Yusuf’s Super Eagles B fail Costa Rica test

A purpose in every half from Oscar Duarte (7′) and Kendall Waston (73′) handed World Cup-bound Costa Rica a cushty 2-0 victory in opposition to a predominantly “house based mostly” Nigerian crew on the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on Thursday.

The worldwide pleasant was the primary ever assembly between each International locations at senior degree, and it served as a part of the tune up video games for Costa Rica’s Los Ticos.

Los Ticos have been dominant in opposition to the African crew in each halves, outshooting and registering extra makes an attempt on purpose.

Nigeria solely managed one shot on purpose in the complete sport and the Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper extra saves than his counterpart.

It wasn’t an inspiring end result if this was one other audition for the native based mostly Nigerian gamers and Coach, Salisu Yusuf in his first solo senior crew project since 2015.

In the meantime, Nigeria’s first crew will likely be in motion on November 17 in opposition to Portugal, one other crew certain for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

FL gathered that head coach, Jose Peseiro will take cost of the crew that may see Nigeria’s best possible gamers current the previous European champions a formidable take a look at earlier than their opening sport on the World Cup in opposition to Ghana on November 24.

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