Hamilton Gives Super Eagles Thumbs Up

[Folami David]

Former Nigerian manager, Paul Hamilton has applauded Super Eagles for the emphatic 2-0 win against the Flames of Malawi in the 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifying match at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday.
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One goal in each half of the crucial encounter off the foot of forwards, Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses proved decisive to secure the 2013 Afcon winners the group ticket on 12 points as well as passage to the playoff. The Southern Africans finished the encounter with 10-man.
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Hamilton, who observed some lapses in the Eagles, said he hopes the coaches will move in quickly to correct the shortcomings prior to the final draw for the playoff.
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"It was a good game for us based on our situation prior to the game. We needed a draw to proceed to the final playoff that may have explained the cautious approach to the game as the players seem to be saving their best for the playoff as well as to avoid injury which will hamper their career at their respective clubs.
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"Malawians came here purposely to win and started the game with 11 men so if they commit card offence leading to reduction in number it's all part of the game.