Masress : We were anxious, not complacent: Nigeria coach

Schneider Electric Expands Youth Partnership with Enactus to Drive Inclusive Energy Transition in Egypt China's Jiangsu Zhengyong to build $85m factory in Egypt's Ain Sokhna: SCZONE Egyptian pound ticks up vs. US dollar at Thursday's close Egypt condemns Israeli plan to build 3,400 settler homes in West Bank Fitch Ratings: ASEAN Islamic finance set to surpass $1t by 2026-end Egypt, Namibia explore closer pharmaceutical cooperation Egypt, China ink $1bn agreement for Sailun tire plant in SCZONE Renowned Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim dies at 88 Egypt's Electricity Minister discusses progress on Greece power link Egypt's FM discusses Gaza, bilateral ties in calls with Saudi, South African counterparts Egypt prepares to tackle seasonal air pollution in Nile Delta 27 Western countries issue joint call for unimpeded aid access to Gaza Egyptian, Ugandan Presidents open business forum to boost trade Al-Sisi says any party thinking Egypt will neglect water rights is 'completely mistaken' Egypt's Sisi warns against unilateral Nile measures, reaffirms Egypt's water security stance Egypt's Sisi, Uganda's Museveni discuss boosting ties Egypt, Colombia discuss medical support for Palestinians injured in Gaza Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September, New Zealand to decide Egypt, Huawei explore healthcare digital transformation cooperation Global matcha market to surpass $7bn by 2030: Nutrition expert Egypt's Sisi, Sudan's Idris discuss strategic ties, stability Egypt's govt. issues licensing controls for used cooking oil activities Egypt to inaugurate Grand Egyptian Museum on 1 November Egypt, Uganda strengthen water cooperation, address Nile governance Egypt's Sisi: Egypt is gateway for aid to Gaza, not displacement Korean Cultural Centre in Cairo launches folk painting workshop Greco-Roman rock-cut tombs unearthed in Egypt's Aswan Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value A minute of silence for Egyptian sports Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19 Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform

Thank you for reporting!

This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.

We were anxious, not complacent: Nigeria coach
Stephen Keshi denies Nigeria took it easy during 2-0 win over Ethiopia which secured their qualification for World Cup in Brazil

Mahmoud Elassal Published in Ahram Online on 17 - 11 - 2013

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has acknowledged his players were not at their best during their 2-0 win over Ethiopia in Saturday's World Cup playoff second-leg.
A penalty from Victor Moses and a sweetly struck free kick from Victor Obinna ensured Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for next year's World Cup finals after beating Ethiopia 4-1 on aggregate.
"We were not complacent but I noticed that my players showed anxiety to qualify," Keshi told a post-game press conference.
The Super Eagles coach also thanked the country's government and football association for supporting the team during the qualifiers.
"I particularly thank President Goodluck Jonathan for bringing good luck to the team and Gov. Liyel Imoke for the wonderful assistance to the team.
"I thank the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) for their wonderful support that made us to qualify," he added.
October's first leg in Addis Ababa finished 2-1 to Nigeria.
"We beat them in Addis Ababa and beat them again in Calabar. The game has been played and a winner emerged," Keshi concluded.
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at@AO_Sportsand on Facebook atAhramOnlineSports.)
http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/86674.aspx

Clic here to read the story from its source.