Coach Nduka Ugbade has said the Golden Eaglets will now have to be more clinical in front of goal Saturday night against South Africa after they failed to do so against Morocco.
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Nigeria dominated against Morocco, but still fell 1-0 to the North Africans Wednesday after they failed to convert several chances.
The Eaglets enjoyed more possession (64%), recorded five corners and had 27 shots at goal with four of them on target.
“We created so many chances, the only problem was that we couldn’t score,” regretted former Super Eagles defender Ugbade.
“It does happen in football. It is not a strange thing, but it is important to correct and ensure we are more efficient in front of goal.
“We must be more efficient with the chances we have. We have to work hard.”
