In a recent interview with KORAPLUS, Jose Peseiro, the seasoned coach at the helm of the Nigerian national football team, expressed his unwavering determination to clinch victory in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Peseiro’s commitment to success was palpable as he shared his ambitious vision for the team’s journey through the prestigious tournament.
From the moment Peseiro inked his contract become the Super Eagles coach, he made his aspirations clear – nothing short of AFCON triumph would suffice.
“I told everyone that I wanted to win the Africa Cup of Nations from the first moment I signed the contract with the Nigerian team, and we study our opponents well in order to win, and this is what we seek to achieve.”
The Portuguese trainer will be guiding the West African giants to his first AFCON tournament, which is starting in fortnight.
The road to AFCON success demands more than just talent; it requires a keen understanding of the opposition’s strengths and weaknesses.
The Super Eagles are drawn in Group A alongside tournament hosts, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea. Nigeria boast of one of best squads to compete in the AFCON 2023.