The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, emphasizes the need for his team to start scoring goals if they are to achieve their goal of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. During the group stage, the Super Eagles managed only three goals, two from open play and one from a penalty, and missed several clear-cut opportunities, particularly in their first two matches of the tournament.
Now that they have secured a place in the Round of 16, Peseiro anticipates increased challenges in the competition. He views this stage as a new phase, emphasizing the critical nature of knockout matches. Peseiro acknowledges the importance of being more clinical in front of goal, recognizing that any slightest mistake could have dire consequences for the team.
In the upcoming Round of 16 clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Saturday night, the Super Eagles will face the second-place team from Group C.