So Nigeria beat Tahiti 6-1... Hian!

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Before we get carried away by the seemingly awesome scoreline, we must 1st of all acknowledge the fact that for a ragtag team of part timers, Tahiti no suppose stand chance against the Champions of Africa.

The Super Eagles' performance on the whole was average and deplorable when it came to one-on-one encounters with a buttery handed goalkeeper.
There was some notable discipline in defence and I'm sure Enyeama is still piqued at having to a concede a goal. But that was a well executed corner kick and the header has never been a Goalkeeper's friend.

Mikel may not have shone like a million stars but those threaded passes still got my attention. Nnamdi Oduamadi showed precision up front and maintained the predator stance of a knowledgeable striker. Ahmed Musa, clearly has issues with his final ball decisions but can't knock him for a few good crosses in. He has pace but needs to run with the ball at his feet, not behind him! I expected more from Brown Ideye, wasted opportunities did him no justice. Yes, Echiejile may have scored a brace but he often forgot his defensive duties... e be like say im wan quick shine incase im no fit against Uruguay and Spain!

Hopefully against the Uruguayans, we shall appreciate what it means to have sitting chances. I'm confident the defence can handle Suarez and his cohorts, God help him if he tries to bite anybody, the headbutt wey im go chop eh!

Listening to the post match analysis on SuperSport last night, I have to say I share Dr Khumalo's views on the poor performance of the Tahitians against the Eagles. His emphasis being on the fact that the Eagles could have done better and agreeing that the Tahitians put up a worthy fight, diminishes the obvious need for Keshi's men to improve.

Well, we shall celebrate the 3 points and hope it inches us closer to glory but we'd have to hope that Spain makes more booboos in front of goal against Tahiti than we did.

As for Tahiti, looking forward to your beaches and sun... later in the year!

And wetin be that jazz necklace wey una give us sef?