Following the loss to Portugal, Nigeria ex international, Etim Esin has congratulated the Ghanaian team for their doggedness against Portugal while berating Nigeria.
Esin, congratulated Ghanaian national male team who lost by 2-3 against Portugal; the same team Nigeria had lost to in a friendly by four goals to nil some days to the World Cup
He insinuated that the difference between Nigeria and Ghana while playing against the European giant was commitment and patriotism.
Kudos to players of the Black Stars for their performance against Portugal,” Esin said on Brila FM.
“They really tried because it is not easy to score against a side like Portugal, especially with the caliber of players they parade. But the same cannot be said of the Super Eagles players, the Ghanaian players are ready to die wearing their jersey but ours when they play it is as if they don’t want to get injured.
“For me, the Super Eagles players lack the desire and patriotism of the Ghanaian players because we saw how they fared against Portugal if not for one or two mistakes and Cristiano Ronaldo’s experience in helping his side get a penalty.”
It will be recalled that the Black Stars denied the Super Eagles of Nigeria the ticket to the World after winning on penalties following a two legged affair.
By Uche Dozie