Cryuff respects Eagles

[Folami David]

Netherland great Johan Cryuff, who rounded up his stint as the coach of Catalonia's regional selection by overseeing a 1-1 draw with Nigeria on Wednesday has praised the visitors for their attractive fighting spirit.
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The 65 year old Cryuff is revered in the northeastern region of Spain for his years as both player and coach for Barcelona. He became Catalonia's coach in the year 2009.
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'' We played against a side that is very strong. I have always known Nigeria to be a very physical and tactical side and I told my players before the game '' Cryuff was reported to have said after the match at a press conference by Eagles media officer Ben Alaiya.