Former Nigerian striker Benedict Akwuegbu has described as “disappointing” the barren draw recorded by Nigeria in the first leg 2018 World Cup qualifier in Swaziland on Friday night.
However, FK Gratkon of Austria manager Akwuegbu has urged Nigerians to be patient with Sunday Oliseh’s new team.
Nigeria with their Europe-based stars including Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi and Watford striker Odion Ighalo were shut out by a team of players who all play their football locally in Swaziland and are ranked 130th in the world.
"To be frank it was a disappointing result considering the calibre of players both countries paraded and their ratings as far as football is concerned,” said Akwuegbu, who featured at the 2002 World Cup.
"But we should be calm and take it easy with the team as we know the Eagles are undergoing a rebuilding process.
“They will get to the promised land and be the Eagles we all want.
“And I am sure they will finish them off in the return leg in Nigeria."
The return leg match will be played on Tuesday in Port Harcourt with the overall winners advancing to the league phase of the World Cup qualifying tournament in Africa.