Coach Pele of Niger had no answer to his team disappointing second game’s performance after a defeat by Turkey Diaspora Football team that all but fumbled the Menas' Diaspora World Cup group lead hopes. Turkey's 8-2 victory on Sunday left Turkey coach Oguz Safoglu's side three points clear behind France and African Union.
Niger was fortunate not to be more than five goals down at the break and their opening 45 minutes. It was a contrast to the work the club had done over the previous leagues of the Washington DC metro.
Mr. Pele was unable to explain why his team was overwhelmed early on in such a crunch match. "I'm not sure," the Niger coach told Diaspora World Cup TV. "We were fully prepared and it's one of those things."
Pele added: "We came here hoping and praying that we started well and the role was completely reversed. They had a great start and got the early goal, which settled them. But, after the first half, we didn't deserve anything from the game at all.
Niger next game against Senegal this coming Sunday is crucial. A defeat will virtually send them home. Stay Tuned.
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