Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has swiftly shifted his focus to Monday’s crucial encounter against Benin Republic, following a disappointing 1-1 draw with South Africa on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Nigeria was held to a frustrating stalemate in Uyo, leaving them in need of a victory against their West African neighbors to revive their qualification campaign.
Iwobi, who plays for Fulham, took to social media to put the disappointing result behind him, writing: “Not the result we wanted… Another game to look forward to.”
Not The Result Wanted… Another Game To Look Forward To.
— Alexander Iwobi (@alexiwobi) June 8, 2024
The Super Eagles currently sit in fifth place in Group C, making Monday’s match a must-win to get their qualification hopes back on track.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun
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