Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has called on Nigeria’s national team to harness lessons from their international friendly against Egypt. He emphasized channeling these insights into preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt secured a 2-1 victory with goals from Mahmoud Saber and Mostafa Mohammed. Awaziem reduced the deficit before halftime with a precise header.
The FC Nantes player described the match as valuable preparation. He stressed its importance for tactical refinement ahead of the continental tournament.
“Egypt presented a tough challenge with quality players. This friendly allowed us to test new tactics and evaluate emerging talent before AFCON,” Awaziem stated.