Femi Adefeso, a sports analyst said that the match gave D’Tigers a bit of what to expect in the championship.
“It’s a good result and very key to the team’s confidence, however, they need to up their game considering the stiff opposition along the way,’’ Adefeso said.
Dapo Ajeniya, a fan of D’Tigers said the team played well and gave the Ivoirians a very good fight to win their most important point.
“The team did well; it is not going to be easy for them because everyone wants to play and win, especially playing the defending champions.
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“The team is also relatively new with 14 players coming into the team is not going to be easy, however, I believe in the team and wish them well,’’ Ajeniya said.
Dauda Adeka, Head Coach, Mark Mentors of Abuja said it was a good result considering how the players fought hard to win; he urged them to be more defensive in the future.
“The Cote d’Ivoire team is obviously a big test and for D’Tigers to pull through in such dramatic style is a good omen, they need more defensive ball play in the future, Adeka said.
Meanwhile, in other matches played in the first group, Mali outscored Congo Democratic, 87-82, Egypt thrashed Mozambique, 75-47 while Angola beat Uganda, 94-89 after overtime.
Nigeria will engage another tough opponent, Mali later in the evening in their second group game.
Source: G Sport
