The largely home-based squad put in an impressive showing against Atleti, but there’s still a lot to worry about moving forward
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It might have been just a friendly game that featured players on the fringes of the squad, but with Atletico Madrid fielding names like Jan Oblak, Juanfran, Thomas Partey, Angel Correa, Kevin Gameiro and Fernando Torres, things were always going to be difficult for the Super Eagles select at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Although the Rojiblancos ran out 3-2 victors, Salisu Yusuf’s men - predominantly made up of Nigeria Professional Football League players - impressed on the night.