Ghana U23 head coach Malik Jabir has lauded his sideââ¬â¢s performance in their 1-0 loss to Nigeria in a friendly game on Friday evening.
A solitary goal from in-form striker Emem Eduok on the 35th minute was all it took to earn Daniel Amokachiââ¬â¢s side the bragging rights over their bitterest West African rivals.
The home based Black Stars gave a good account of themselves given their inactivity in the Ghana Premier League which has not yet started.
Despite the loss Jabir says he takes respite in his sideââ¬â¢s strong second half performance. ââ¬ÅIt was a good exercise which I felt we gave a good account of ourselves,â⬠Jabir told Ghanasoccernet.com.
ââ¬ÅWe played well in the second half and we could have even walked out with a point but sometimes things just donââ¬â¢t turn up in football.
ââ¬ÅI am really happy with the performance from the team and we will look to build on from there.ââ¬
The game was played to mark the commission of the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo Stadium on Friday night, and had president of both nation in attendance.