Keshi mulls over draw with Zambia

Started by Folami David, Jan 27, 2013, 10:31 AM

Folami David

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi is still contemplating what might have been wrong after his side threw away a 1-goal lead to draw 1-1 in their 2nd successive game at the ongoing 2013 AFCON in South Africa against Zambia on Friday.
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Emmanuel Emenike's excellent 2nd half strike against the reigning champions, Zambia was cancelled out 5 minutes from time by Kennedy Mweene who dispatched a highly controversial penalty with ease as the two giants settled for a draw at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
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Nigerian midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi appeared to make minimal contact with Zambia's Emmanuel Mayuka but Egyptian referee, Gehad Grisha pointed to the penalty spot with Mweene accepting the challenge and sending goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama the wrong way.
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'' I'm not sure the Zambian peanlty was a penalty. In a big game like this, you have to be clear on such a decision '' he said.
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Onazi has also criticised the referee's decision that led to Zambia claiming a potentially precious point against the 2-time African champions.
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'' I was shocked when the referee gave the penalty because I did not touch Mayuka. However what is done is done and we must now prepare for the game against Ethiopia '' the SS Lazio midfielder said.

Shola Sholaz

They should forget about it like Onazi said and move on. The next game is a must win

Folami David

Quote from: Shola Sholaz on Jan 27, 2013, 12:40 PM
They should forget about it like Onazi said and move on. The next game is a must win
Yes.Very good advice.we either win our last game or crash out