Emenike Speaks On Brace

[Folami David]

Super Eagles two-goal hero Emmanuel Emenike says he had confidence he would get a goal despite the tight attentions of Ethiopian defenders in the Super Eagles' 2-1 win over the Waliya Ibex.
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Ethiopia took the lead 10 minutes into the second half, but it lasted just 10 minutes as Emenike's shot all from 25 yards beat Tassew in Ethiopia's goal.
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Nigeria then raised their game and in the 77th minute, Mikel Obi threaded a pass to Musa, whose shot came off the upright. It was a huge let-off for the East Africans.
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But with a minute to time, Hailu Reda Aynalem upended Emenike in the box for a late penalty.
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Emenike stepped up and scored the winner by sending Tassew the wrong way.
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"I was not worried at all even though they were marking me very tight," Emenike told KickOffNigeria immediately after the game.
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"I knew I could score with a shot because my shots are very strong, I just wanted to get the right moment."
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The Nigerians were under the cosh for majority of the first half, but turned things around in the second, and Emenike says there was no pressure.
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"We were not worried. We knew that they would come at us, and we had to save our energy for the second half."
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And with the result secured, Emenike says Brazil is not far off.
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"It is not over yet, we still have to play the remaining 90 minutes at home. After that, we can celebrate."

[Shola Sholaz]

Emmanuel Emenike is just a classy footballer. He scores goals when it is needed the most. Great one from Nigeria