Jose Peseiro slams "tough, difficult trip" as Nigeria held by Zimbabwe

The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw with the Warriors at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda on Sunday.

Walter Musona opened the scoring for the hosts on 26 minutes ahead of a 67th equaliser from Kelechi Iheanacho.

The result left Nigeria in second place in Group C on two points from two games, behind South Africa on three points from one game.

Reflecting on the game, Peseiron said on Pulse Sport: "It was a tough, difficult trip from Nigeria in the flight, many hours, the players didn't rest enough for quick play at the same level."

Prior to this game, Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw with Lesotho.

Midfielder Alex Iwobi added: "He's (Peseiro) already said the travel was a lot for us, after the game (against Lesotho) we had to fly four hours then another three-hour coach down here which wasn™t easy.

"But as a player, we shouldn't use that as an excuse, we're professional enough and we have lots of quality in the side."

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