Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has called for a strong response from Nigeria in their upcoming friendly against Russia. The match is set to take place at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Russia, where the team has been preparing. Adams, who plays for Venezia, believes the team must take responsibility for their 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau and make corrections to their performance.
Adams was among 18 players who took part in the first two training sessions in Nizhny Novgorod, with further sessions scheduled. He acknowledged that the defeat to Guinea-Bissau was not a game Nigeria should have lost, citing various factors that contributed to the loss. However, he emphasized that conditions in Bissau, including the state of the pitch, did not excuse the team's performance.
The forward expressed disappointment with the manner of the loss, stating that it hurt the squad. He revealed that the team captain, Wilfred Ndidi, and many players were unhappy with the result. Adams emphasized that Nigeria must strengthen their position in the qualifying campaign and strive to qualify without relying on the results of other games.
The Russia fixture provides coach Eric Chelle with an opportunity to work with several new faces. Adams welcomed the newcomers but stressed that every player must meet the team's standards. He expressed confidence that the team will give their best in the game, driven by their hunger to play and the passion of Nigerian fans for football.
Adams, who recently scored a brace on his Venezia debut, is eager to make an impact against Russia. He emphasized that the team has set a high standard, and living up to it is what they strive to do every day as Super Eagles players. The forward believes that Nigeria will give their best in the game, driven by their desire to bounce back from the defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
The Super Eagles are looking to restore their confidence after the disappointing loss to Guinea-Bissau. Adams' comments reflect the team's determination to respond strongly against Russia. The match will provide an opportunity for the team to work on their weaknesses and build on their strengths ahead of future qualifying games.
The friendly against Russia is a crucial test for the Super Eagles as they seek to regain their momentum in the qualifying campaign. With a strong performance, Nigeria can boost their confidence and make a statement ahead of future games. The team's ability to respond to setbacks and adapt to different conditions will be key to their success in the qualifying campaign.
Key points
- Akor Adams calls for a strong response from Nigeria against Russia after 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
- The Super Eagles are preparing in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, for the friendly match against Russia.
- Coach Eric Chelle has an opportunity to work with several new faces in the Russia fixture.
