Austin Eguavoen
Austin Eguavoen
Augustine Owen Eguavoenis a former professional footballer and was most recently manager of Nigeria national under-23 football team and the former manager of the Nigerian national football team...
against decided game included leave order rest team
I should have included him in my team against Senegal but I decided to leave him out in order for him to have enough rest for our game against Tunisia.
ball clearly fatigue game movement tournament worst
We did not play well, this was our worst game at this tournament and we were clearly outplayed in all departments by our opponents. Probably this had to do with fatigue but our ball movement was slow.
lost potential somehow
We had the potential to go all the way, but somehow we lost that semifinal.
football given matter scores team
I would like the strikers to find the back of the net, it would given them more confidence. But football is a team sport so it doesn't matter who scores ... overall, I'd say I'm happy.
driving ghana great group next respect strong
I have great respect for Ghana ... but what is important now is that we're in the driving seat. It is a strong group and we have to concentrate on the next two games.
overall satisfied
I was satisfied with my team's overall performance.
beat luck team
Two down, one to go. I have a team that can beat anyone. But we need a little luck too.
came dramatic
It was a dramatic group. We were lucky. We could have been two down, but we came back.
cards fighting home
They have the home crowd, fighting spirit, and the ... cards in their hands.
bit either penalty
A penalty shootout can go either way. In everything you do, you need a bit of luck.
bit either football life luck penalty today
A penalty shootout can go either way. In everything you do - in football as in life - you need a bit of luck and today we had some.
deserved however turned win
However we could have been 2-0 down at half-time but we turned it around in the second-half and we deserved to win in the end.
build continue determined eagles job plans solid super
I'm determined to continue my job with the Super Eagles because I want to continue my plans to build a solid young team.