Enyimba’s Kingsley Sokari has hailed the tactics and fighting spirit of the Dream Team VI after defeating Zambia 2-1 in front of their own fans on Sunday in an All Africa Games qualifier.

The Enyimba midfield maestro has singled out Taiwo Awoniyi for special praise after the United Academy striker netted the game’s winner four minutes from time.

Taiwo Awonity of Nigeria celebrates after scoring against Uruguay during his FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 football match in Sharjah on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / STR

It was important for the Nigeria Under 23s to start the game against Zambia with calm and composure because they could only muster a goalless draw in the first leg, meaning there was no room for error at the Heroes Stadium.

‘’It was a good game and we really fought like Nigerians. We lost a little concentration and we conceded in the second half but we scored towards the end,’’ said Sokari.

‘’Taiwo Awoniyi did well during the game. I am impressed with his positioning and the goals he scored.

‘’The whole team did well. It was a collective effort and we were determined. ‘’

Regarding the message from coach Samson Siasia before the players stepped onto the turf, Sokari went on to say: ‘’He said he believes in us that we can make Nigeria qualify for the competition.

‘’He motivated us before the start of the game. His tactics were perfect.’’

The Dream Team VI will return to Nigeria  on Tuesday  after accomplishing their mission in Lusaka.