Samson Siasia Must Work On His Defenders- John Obuh

Former Flying Eagles coach, John Obuh, has commended the Nigeria U23 national team after beating Japan in the Group B game early on Friday morning.

The Samson Siasia's boys, who arrived at the venue of the Games few hours before the kick off scored five but also conceded four in the night.

Oghenekaro Etebo scored four of the five goals, while Sadiq Umar gave Nigeria the first goal of the tournament in the 6th minute.

Obuh said that the team can be excused for conceding four goals in their opening campaign, but said a serious minded team would protest it's defence from constantly being attacked.

"Every first match in a tournament comes up either ways, thank God for the victory."

"I wish that the players confidence upfront should be established with the players in the defence, scoring and letting in goals will not be good enough for a team aiming at the top."

"I mean we keep our goals after scoring instead letting in goals as we score."

Nigeria were culpable after scoring their first two goals as Japan were swift to return the favour in less than two minutes after each goal.

The Dream Team VI will now face Sweden in their next group game on Sunday at 11PM Nigerian time, hoping to qualify for the next stage of. The men's football event,