It was hard to recognize the Super Eagles’ gameplan against Burundi, but Odion Ighalo spared the nation’s blushes
Nigeria defeated Burundi 1-0 on Saturday, upon their return to the Africa Cup of Nations, and having been away from the continent’s most prestigious international tournament since winning it since 2013, it was imperative they started strongly.
When it’s taken into consideration that the three-time African champions, until Saturday, hadn’t won their opening game at the finals since 2006 (a 1-0 win over Ghana), the importance of securing maximum points at the Swallows’ expense is further highlighted.