Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro expressed disappointment, asserting that his team deserved a victory in the match against Equatorial Guinea.
In their opening fixture at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday afternoon, the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea’s Nzalang Nacional. Despite dominating play, Peseiro’s side struggled with poor marksmanship, with missed opportunities from Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Zaidu Sanusi.
Addressing the media in a press conference, the Portuguese coach conveyed his dissatisfaction, stating, “I’m not happy with the draw. I’m sad, and my players are sad. We are all sad because we deserved to beat our opponent.”
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Acknowledging the normalcy of missed chances in football, Peseiro expressed hope for improvement in upcoming matches, emphasizing the team’s positive performance and determination against Equatorial Guinea. Looking ahead, he expressed optimism about maintaining the same attitude in their subsequent games.
The Super Eagles’ next challenge in the AFCON 2023 finals is against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday.