Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Soccernet.ng
  • Home
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • App
  • Videos
  • Lifestyle
  • Betting
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
No Result
View All Result

Exclusive: Former Nigerian Goalkeeper Reveals His Thoughts On Akpeyi Against Lesotho

Augustine by Augustine
3 years ago
in News, Nigeria
1
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Ex international, Ike Shorunmu has exonerated Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi for the opening goal the team conceded against Lesotho in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunday.

Akpeyi was criticized by some section of the media for his poor misjudgment of Lesotho’s opening goal in Nigeria’s 4-2 victory on Sunday.

Recall that a goal from Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze and a brace from Victor Osimhen gave the Super Eagles the maximum points that maintained their leadership position of Group L of the qualifying series.

However, Shorunmu told Soccernet.ng in chat that the Kaizers Chief goalkeeper deserves some element of commendation regardless of the goal he conceded.

“It will be unfair to judge Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi for the goal the team conceded against Lesotho,” Shorunmu told Soccernet.ng.

“One thing we must understand is that goalkeepers are humans and they can never be perfect. The best goalkeepers in the world always have their downtime and that was exactly what happens to Akpeyi.

“I am just delighted that the team recovered from the shock goal they conceded and went ahead to beat Lesotho 4-2 at home. You can’t tell me that Akpeyi’s general performance was not good because of the goal the team conceded.

Tags: 2021 AFCON QualifierAkpeyiLesothoRohrShorunmuSuper Eagles
Share6Tweet4

Augustine

Augustine

Augustine is a Writer at Soccernet.ng. He is a graduate of Mass Communication with 10 years experience working with reputable publications including Complete Sports. [email protected]

Comments 1

  1. Comr ETUKS says:
    3 years ago

    In addion 2 dat no human being is perfect enough in these would.AKPEYI need much attention in his club side.TYP ETUKS

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

Nigerian footballers pay condolences to victims of Turkey earthquake

Chelsea and Manchester United to lock horns for highly rated Super Eagles forward

“More explosive than Onuachu” – Coaches Hinschberger, Vrancken disagree over attitude of young Nigerian striker

Super Eagles midfielder, Onyedika risks suspension after Club Brugge’s trip to Antwerp

‘Deadly’ Turkey earthquake: NFF provides heartwarming update on Musa, Onyekuru, others

Soccernet.ng

Copyright © 2022 Soccernet Media Limited.

Navigate Site

  • About us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy policy
  • Contact us
  • App

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • App
  • Videos
  • Lifestyle
  • Betting

Copyright © 2022 Soccernet Media Limited.