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After an enthralling victory against the hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria's Super Eagles, under the leadership of Jose Peseiro, are swiftly turning their sights to their next challenge: a crucial clash with Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles, riding high on their recent success, are determined to continue their winning ways.
Peseiro's Tactical Brilliance Leads to Ivorian Triumph
Jose Peseiro, the mastermind behind Nigeria's recent triumph, crafted a strategic gem that led the Super Eagles to a monumental 1-0 win over Cote d’Ivoire in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Ivorian legend Didier Drogba backs the Super Eagles for an impressive finish at the AFCON.
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AFCON 2023: Chukwueze sends warning ahead of Guinea Bissau clash
Samuel Chukwueze bigs up the Super Eagles ahead of the final AFCON group stage clash against Guinea Bissau.
This victory, marked by William Troost-Ekong's second-half penalty, was not just a win but a statement of intent from the Super Eagles. It was a smash-and-grab performance that will be remembered for years to come.
Setting Sights on Guinea-Bissau
Despite the euphoria of their historic win on Ivorian soil, Peseiro and his team are fully aware that the journey is far from over.
Their next opponent, Guinea-Bissau, might not have a glittering record in the AFCON, but Nigeria knows better than to let their guard down. The Super Eagles are focused on sealing a victory to round up their group-stage campaign in style.
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Peseiro, a tactician renowned for his meticulous approach, is already working on getting his team back on track with the right blend of training, rest, and nutrition.
In his own words as reported by Soccernet, Peseiro highlighted the importance of focus: “Yesterday we won an excellent match against Côte d’Ivoire, supported by a strategic plan that was impeccably executed, by the quality, intelligence, determination, and mutual help of our boys.
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"It’s up to us to keep our focus on training, rest, and nutrition in order to beat Guinea Bissau.”
The Super Eagles have a favourable history against Guinea-Bissau, having won two of their last three encounters. However, they must not rest on their laurels, especially considering their recent form which saw them clinch their first win in the last five matches across all competitions.
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