Port Harcourt – Ex-Green Eagles winger, Adokiye Amiesimaka, says Super Eagles victory over Zambia is a good beginning and sign of good things to come.

The Eagles beat Chipolopolo of Zambia, 2-1 in a World Cup qualifying match at Ndola, Zambia.

Amiesimaka said in Port Harcourt on Sunday that the victory brought out the best in the Eagles attack.

“ The Super Eagles went there to win and not to defend. We played to our strength and they attacked well.

“The Zambians were good, except that we were better. Their fans kept on cheering them until the final whistle,” he said.

Amiesimaka urged the Eagles to use their attack and also defend well “ to put our opponents under pressure and I am optimistic, we will qualify,” he said.

Olalekan Ige, former Secretary, Sports Writers Association (SWAN) Rivers Chapter, said the Eagles had a wonderful outing against the Zambians.

“ The team played well, considering the fact that they did not qualify for the Nations cup.

“ The players know that the hopes of Nigerians rest on them and the only way to redeem themselves is to qualify for the World Cup in Russia.

“ Winning in Zambia means that they know what is at stake and they mean business. It is good for us to have victory away,” Ige said.

Cyril Wite, team manager of defunct Sharks football club, commended the Eagles for winning away.

“ The Eagles have shown that they really mean business and they should maintain the tempo until Nigeria qualifies for the World Cup.

“ I commend the team for having a good beginning,” Wite said.