"Be patient with Oliseh" Unuanel tells Nigerian fans

Nigeria claimed the first win of Sunday Oliseh's tenure on Tuesday as they saw off Niger in a 2-0 friendly victory at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

Former Nigeria international Oliseh took charge as Super Eagles boss in July and saw his spell at the helm get off to a disappointing start with a goalless draw against Tanzania on Saturday.

Ahmed Musa carried Nigeria's main threat early on, testing Daouda Kassaly with a shot from distance before Anthony Ujah caused the visitors' defence more serious problems, earning a penalty 10 minutes into the game.

That was duly dispatched by Musa, but Nigeria struggled to consolidate their advantage until seven minutes from time when substitute Simon put the game to bed.

Having replaced Musa shortly after the hour, Simon latched onto a sloppy clearance to beat Kassaly with a fierce drive from inside the area, opening his international account in the process.

After seeing the game on a popular TV station in Nigeria, Coach Samson Unuanel has appealed to the entire football fraternity to continue supporting the team.

“Rome wasn't built in a day, the changes we desire wouldn't just take place within a short period of time, it will take phases and some processes,” coach Unuanel said shortly after the match.

“Oliseh might be young for the job, but he knows his onions and he is a vibrant mind. He needs our support,” the former Ocean Boys and Kwara United gaffer continued.

“Having seen the boys play two matches, I'm sure he must have taken some notes and be ready for future games. Oliseh will be a success, we need to rally round him and support his philosophy.”

Oliseh's men now turn their attentions to their African Nations Championship first-round play-off with Burkina Faso in October.