Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Musa Gusau says the football authorities are satisfied with the Super Eagles’ performance during the Unity Cup and friendly against Russia.
Softfootball reports that Gusau believes the recent matches achieved the objectives set by the federation and coaching staff.
The Super Eagles used the fixtures to assess players, provide opportunities to new faces and continue preparations for future competitive assignments.
Nigeria produced positive moments during the Unity Cup before facing Russia in an international friendly.
The games also gave head coach Eric Chelle the opportunity to evaluate different tactical options and examine the capabilities of several players.
Gusau believes the exposure will benefit the national team as preparations continue for more important competitions.
The federation has placed emphasis on building a stronger squad capable of competing at major international tournaments.
The matches against different opposition also provided valuable experience for players who are still establishing themselves internationally.
Chelle is expected to use the lessons from the games when selecting his squad for upcoming fixtures.
Gusau’s assessment suggests that the NFF remains confident in the direction of the team under the new coaching setup.
The Super Eagles will now turn their attention to future assignments, with supporters expecting further improvement.
The federation president will hope the positive aspects of the recent matches can be maintained.
Nigeria’s objective remains to build a competitive national team capable of achieving success in Africa and securing qualification for major global tournaments.
