By Daily Sports on May 24, 2018
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Diego Simeone, the Atletico Madrid of Spain Coach, has described the international friendly between his team and Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Uyo as a tough tie.
Eagles team B lost 2-3 to the 2018 Europa League Cup winners on Tuesday.
Simeone also told a post-match briefing at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium that the Super Eagles gave a good account of themselves.
“We are happy to be here today. It was a difficult match though we won. The Super Eagles played very well, they tried,” Simeone said.
The coach said that his team came with the mind to play and win even though it was a friendly match.
The Super Eagles Coach, Salisu Yusuf, commended his boys for their superlative performance in spite of the loss. (Allafrica.com)
•Photo shows Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simeone
Source Daily Sports
Posted May 24, 2018
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