Oldham Athletic U19 coach, Chukwuma Akuneto, has cautioned the Tremendous Eagles in opposition to underestimating the problem of enjoying a ‘lifeless rubber’ match, describing such video games as “harmful.” Completesports.com stories.
The 47-year-old coach shared his views forward of Nigeria’s inconsequential remaining Group D qualifier for the 2025 AFCON, the place the Tremendous Eagles will face the Amavubi of Rwanda on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday.
Akuneto with Tremendous Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Akuneto praised the present squad for growing right into a cohesive and formidable unit, the place gamers work selflessly for each other.
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“We’re pleased that this current crop of gamers are creating a powerful group that fights for one another, as might be seen in the way in which they relate on and off the pitch,” Akuneto informed Completesports.com from his base after watching the Tremendous Eagles safe a 1-1 draw in opposition to Benin Republic in Matchday 5 of the Group D qualifiers. That end result assured Nigeria’s qualification for the 2025 African soccer showpiece in Morocco.
He added: “Good groups all the time rally again from the jaws of defeat to earn a optimistic end result in the long run.”
Following Thursday’s draw in opposition to Benin Republic, the Tremendous Eagles have now turned their consideration to the ultimate group fixture in opposition to Rwanda. Akuneto, nevertheless, warned in opposition to complacency, highlighting the dangers related to ‘lifeless rubber’ video games.
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“‘Useless rubbers’ are all the time harmful, as you’re anticipated to win, but it surely’s not straightforward to inspire gamers for such video games.
“Coach Eguavoen can use the chance to relaxation some gamers and provides others who didn’t play on Thursday an opportunity to show themselves. It’s essential to rotate the squad,” Akuneto concluded.
By Sab Osuji in Uyo
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