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Nigeria’s attack the major positive of international break

The Super Eagles’ frontline has been the highlight of a fine start to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign

by James O'Conners

The Super Eagles recorded an impressive 4-2 win over Lesotho on Sunday, as Gernot Rohr’s men ruthlessly exposed the space afforded to them by Thabo Senong’s 3-5-2 structure.

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From early in this game, it was clear where the space would be for both sides; with Senong setting Lesotho up in a 3-5-2 shape, it left Chidozie Awaziem and Ola Aina as the easy out-balls when Nigeria were under pressure.