AFCON 2023: We Used a Strategy That Worked – Coach Peseiro:

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro says they used a strategy that worked for them in their hard-fought 1-0 win over TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire hosts on Thursday evening.

The Portuguese technician is delighted to have put in place “a strategy that worked” against the hosts who had the backing of a highly vocal crowd at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe.

However, he acknowledges having noted some improvement areas during this match won thanks to a penalty caused by Victor Osimhen and converted by William Troost-Ekong in the 55th minute.

“For the next match we have to control the game, try to be less timid and not give possession to the opponent,” he said.

For José Peseiro, this victory does not suddenly make Nigeria one of the favourites of the competition.

“I told my players not to savour the victory. We have four days left before the next match. From day one I told them: ‘you must win the AFCON’,” he said.

Nigeria faces Guinea-Bissau on Monday, 22 January at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Abidjan for their third and final round of Group A matches at 17h00 GMT.


Discover more from LN247

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Advertisement

Most Popular This Week

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

More from Author

Advertisement

Read Now

AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Ekong, Lookman, Joins Super Eagles Camp in Abidjan

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare for their crucial AFCON 2025 qualifier against Benin Republic, a strong squad of 22 players, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and captain William Ekong, assembled in Abidjan. Only Spain-based striker Sadiq Umar was yet to arrive, expected to join...

Anthony Joshua Surpasses $200 Million in Career Earnings

Anthony Joshua has now exceeded $200 million in career earnings, establishing himself as one of boxing’s top earners and surpassing heavyweight rival Tyson Fury and rising star Gervonta Davis. The former two-time heavyweight champion brought in $75 million from his fights in 2024 alone, ranking him second in...

Osimhen Dedicates Winning Brace to Injured Teammate Mauro Icardi

Victor Osimhen showed his team spirit on Sunday, dedicating his two goals in Galatasaray's 3-2 win over Samsunspor to his injured teammate Mauro Icardi. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring just three minutes into the Turkish Super Lig's Week 12 clash and then netted another in the...

Discover more from LN247

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading