Nigeria secured third place in the African Nations Championship after defeating Zimbabwe 1-0 in the classification match. Despite not meeting their initial expectations of winning the tournament, coach Stephen Keshi expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance.
Keshi emphasized the importance of the five-week journey his team experienced together, highlighting the players’ dedication and effort throughout the tournament. He also hinted at the possibility of some players being called up to the World Cup squad, although no names were mentioned at this early stage.
Looking ahead to the World Cup, Keshi stressed the need for hard work to meet the high expectations of Nigerian football fans. He expressed a desire for the team to make their compatriots proud and to achieve success on the global stage.
