Tanzania may have lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but don't let it deceive you. Against the all-conquering Nigerian team, their coach had no intention of playing open football.
Rather, his philosophy against the Nigerians was defend till death.
In actuality, on the field of play, his formation looked more like a 5-4-1 formation as they defended against the offensive firepower of the Nigerians.
FWEEEE!
From the first minute of the game, Nigeria showed that they were not here to play as they took the game to their opponents.
With Sam once again in the middle of the pitch as the orchestrator, the creator, and with a dangerous striker like Victor Osimhen ahead of him, he was free, liberated; he felt like a fish in water.
Bam! Bam!
Sam played his heart out, enjoying himself on the pitch.