After coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their first Group A game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has lamented his team’s inability to convert all their chances in the tie.
And beyond the slightly disappointing result, Peseiro is satisfied with the performance of his wards.
“We hoped to win this match and we did everything to win. Our team was better than that of Equatorial Guinea but we lacked luck,” he told CAFonline.com.
“I am not happy. I deserved to win, this draw doesn’t suit us. Our team created a lot of chances but we didn’t score. We hope that next time, even with fewer opportunities, we will score. We simply have to improve our finishing,” he said.
Nigeria will face hosts Côte d’Ivoire, for their second game. The match scheduled for Thursday January 18, at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpe and it will be decisive for the Super Eagles, who have almost no room for error.