AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why we lost 2-1 to Nigeria – Madagascar coach, Martins

Madagascar caput coach, Corentin Martins, has explained wherefore his squad mislaid 2–1 to Nigeria successful their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier connected Friday.

Martins watched arsenic Kari Eshan gave Madagascar an aboriginal lead, but 2 goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor ensured the Super Eagles defeated Madagascar successful Uyo.

Speaking to reporters astatine his post-match interview, Martins admitted that his players were bushed successful the 2nd fractional against Nigeria aft playing a bully archetypal half.

“We played a crippled with Nigeria with bully players. We besides privation to beryllium tactical,” Martins said.

“We were bully with the shot successful the archetypal half; we went with the shot well, and successful the 2nd half, we were physically tired.

“We made immoderate moves to triumph the game, but we were not accordant passim the game.”

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why we mislaid 2-1 to Nigeria – Madagascar coach, Martins

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