Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Ike Shorunmu says he was worried Saturday's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying game between Nigeria and Malawi may not be played after heavy rain erupted just two hours to the game.
The rain eventually subsided as the African champions romped to a comfortable 2-0 win over the Flames on a soggy pitch at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar.
The former national team goalkeeper said all Nigerian players who competed against the Malawians deserve commendation as the surface was "treacherous" as a result of the downpour.
"It was not easy and we praise the boys. The pitch was in treacherous conditions and you could see that sometimes, it wasn’t easy to maintain balance or even control the ball. Before the game, we were even worried the game might be called off because of the rain," he exclusively told supersport.com after the game.
Rizespor defender, Godfrey Oboabona who played all 90 minutes of the contest also agreed with Shorunmu but expressed delight at the win.
"It was not easy to play on the pitch at all but as professionals, we have to adapt. We give thanks to Almighty God. It's not easy to come out victorious like this but we thank God for making it possible," he said.
