Super Eagles deserve pat on the back – Duamlong

Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Ben Duamlong has said the Eagles deserve a pat on the back for getting four points off the reigning African champions in their 2018 World Cup qualifying matches.

The Eagles were yesterday forced to a 1-1 draw by the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Yaounde after Vincent Aboubakar cancelled out Simon Moses goal from the spot.

The Super Eagles had walloped the Lions 4-0 in Uyo in the first leg of the double header.

Speaking to Daily Trust on phone, Duamlong said there was no way Cameroon would have allowed the Super Eagles to do the double over them.

He said the reputation of the Lions was at stake so they did everything humanly possible to save what is left of their pride as African champions.

Duamlong said “I am satisfied with the performance of the Super Eagles. They did very well and deserve a pat on the back.

“The Lions of Cameroon were humiliated in the first leg so there was no way they would have allowed a repeat of such disgrace. They had to save their faces.

“At this stage, we can begin to look towards Russia 2018 with confidence. It is not yet over but more than half of the job has been done,” he said.

From a technical point of view, the former Plateau United and Kaduna United coach said the Eagles struggled towards the end of the match due to the substitution of Mikel Obi.

“When Mikel was substituted, the midfield was not firm again. You and I know that he brings stability to the midfield.

“In all the boys did well and should be commended,” he reiterated.