THE goalkeeper trainer of the Super Eagles, of Nigeria Alloy Agu has begged football loving Nigerians to forgive goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi who has been roundly blamed for the goals Nigeria conceded against South Africa.
Akpeyi had come under heavy criticism for his goal- keeping role that saw him concede two cheap goals against South Africa , with many insisting he could have done better.
Agu, assured Nigerians that the technical crew are doing their best to beef up the team in all departments, and called for calm as the team is still a work in progress.
“We, the technical crew, are currently doing our best to make sure we put smiles in our fans’ faces. From the goal keeping department down to the midfield and attack, everything is still work in progress.
“I am sure our fans will be waiting to see a better per- formance in our next game. I am using this medium to apologize for the team’s woes.
“We will do our best to make sure the goal keepers and players work hands in hand to correct all the mistakes committed in the match with the South Africans in Uyo.
“We know the danger in losing an opening game, especially at home and I am confident we will pull surprises.”
Meanwhile, Manchester City forward, Kelechi Iheana- cho had sent his apologies to Gernot Rohr for his poor conduct after he was substituted.
Iheanacho was yanked off for Olarewaju Kayode as Nigeria, chased an equaliser. The forward strolled off the pitch slowly despite the Eagles trailing, he even had to be hurried off the pitch by a South African player.