The decision to substitute Almeria striker Sadiq Umar in the Super Eagles 2-1 win over Sierra Leone has been explained by coach of the Nigerian team Jose Peseiro.
Peseiro subbed the lanky striker just before the start of second half despite the fact that he was one of the stand out performers for Nigeria in the first half.
Sadiq’s substitution for a midfielder in Oghenekaro Etebo was explained by Peseiro who said Sadiq did very well but he had to change tactics hence the decision to take him off.
“In the second half, when I substituted Sadiq (Umar) for (Oghenekaro) Etebo, you could see that we controlled more of the game. However, the visitors looked fresher in the last ten minutes and pushed us, but we were able to hold on for the win”, he said at the presser witnessed by OwnGoalNigeria.com.
He insisted that although his team should have played better they were however the better side and deserve to win the game.
“So, I think we were the better side and deserved to win the match, but we can improve and play much better because we have the quality and ability to do so,” he stated.
