Malawi Fans Cautions Saintfiet

[Folami David]

Some football commentators have cautioned Flames coach, Tom Saintfiet, not to be complacent about Wednesday's 1-0 win over Rwanda, saying Nigeria is a much stronger side.
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Renowned soccer commentator in Malawi, Charles Nyirenda, former Flames coach Yasin 'Titch' Osman and ex-national soccer team captain, Peter 'Mjojo' Mponda were reacting to Saintfiet's post-match comment that he was happy with the performance of his charges as well as the result.
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Nyirenda said the Super Eagles cannot be compared to Rwanda because there is a huge gulf in class, strength and style of play.
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"We beat Rwanda away, which was good and a relief after a string of losses, but that is not a yardstick that we'll beat Nigeria.
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"After watching the South Africa/Nigeria game, one can conclude that Nigeria are superior, but while they are strong at the back, they are vulnerable in midfield and it could help us to capitalise on that by trying to shoot from far," said Nyirenda.
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Osman also said while the win over Rwanda is a psychological boost, the Nigeria showdown will be a different ball game.
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"It was comforting that we got a result in Rwanda, but tactically, it doesn't mean much because Nigeria are a very strong side compared to our team and Rwanda and the fact that they [Nigeria] too beat South Africa, who are considered a better side than we are, should make us be on the lookout" begins Osman.
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"Personally, I think Nigeria's tactic will be to get a draw. They are likely to sit back and so we should work on countering that.

[Shola Sholaz]

The world cup competition would definately be a wonderful one cos Brazil are good at hosting competitions like that. I expect the best.