Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Eagles Relish Victory, Shun Journalists

31 January 2008

Lagos — The Once Supper Eagles of Nigeria are still relishing their 2-0 victory over Benin but not with open hearts as they have drawn the battle line with Nigerian Journalists. The Eagles have been strongly criticised by the Nigerian Press for poor performance here.

They lost to Cote d'Ivoire, drew with Mali and finally earned a victory over Benin. They celebrated their victory with pomp but refused to talk to the Nigerian press as a revenge. FA Vice Chairman, Amanze Uchegbulam who was equally relieved by the victory said the Nigerian players were highly disciplined.

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