Eagles not under pressure after Senegal loss – Simon (Punch)

Moses Simon insists the Super Eagles are not under pressure ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations despite Monday’s 1-0 loss to Senegal in their final pre-AFCON friendly game played on the football pitch of the Mercure Hotel in Ismaïlia.

The three-time African champions failed to score for the second game in a row and that has cast doubt on the team’s strike force that comprises of Odion Ighalo, Paul Onuachu, Victor Osimhen, Henry Onyekuru and Ahmed Musa ahead of the tournament.

Simon, who came on for Alex Iwobi in the encounter, admits they must up their game when the tournament starts.

“It will sound strange but generally here there is no pressure,” Simon told Sports Extra. Read more

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