Tag: Jose Peseiro
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro praises Musa’s leadership role in the team
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Super Eagles’ head coach, Jose Peseiro, has lavished praise on Ahmed Musa for his exemplary leadership qualities and selfless dedication to the team’s cause, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite not featuring on the pitch during the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, Musa’s impact as captain has been lauded by Peseiro. Jose Peseiro; "Ahmed…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles played their best opponents in the tournament – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro hasexpressed happiness over his team’s win over South Africa while describing the Bafana Bafana as the best opponents the Super Eagles have played in the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles needed a penalty shoot out which ended 4-2 to beat their rivals after it ended 1-1 at regulation…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro starts Osimhen, takes out Sanusi for Osayi-ahead of semifinal showdown
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In preparation for their highly anticipated semi-final showdown against South Africa, Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has implemented a crucial change to his starting line-up, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Left-wing back Zaidu Sanusi, sidelined due to injury, makes way for Fenerbahce sensation Bright Osayi-Samuel, who steps into the starting eleven. Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen again picks…
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AFCON 2023: “We know the capacity and the power of the opponent, but we know what to do” – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has revealed that he is not unaware of the threat of his opponents, South Africa as they prepare to lock horns in the first semi final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian coach extolled his team’s good qualities which has taken…
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AFCON 2023: Goal has not changed, we want to win – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has disclosed the team has no other goal than to beat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their African Cup of Nations semi final clash, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Portuguese tactician spoke in a pre match conference ahead of the Wednesday encounter. He revealed that the team has shown…
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Super Eagles secure staggering $2.5 million windfall in AFCON 2023 semi-final pursuit
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In a noteworthy development, the Super Eagles have amassed an impressive $2.5 million in prize money after successfully progressing to the semi-final stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed a substantial 40% increase in prize funds just before the commencement of the tournament. It’s…
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AFCON 2023: Hugo Broos, reveals plans to take advantage of Eagles’ Weaknesses
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In the lead-up to the highly anticipated semi-final clash between South Africa and Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Bafana Bafana’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has expressed his intention to capitalize on the vulnerabilities of the Super Eagles, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This showdown marks a significant meeting between the two nations in the…
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AFCON 2023: ‘South Africa is under not pressure’ Hugo Broos ahead of the semifinals
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South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, asserts that his team won’t be burdened by pressure as they approach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against Nigeria this Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite a hard-fought quarter-final victory against Cape Verde, marking their first semi-final appearance in 24 years, Broos is optimistic about his team’s mindset.…
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AFCON 2023: ‘We miss Iheanacho, Aribo’, Peseiro reveals reason behind Super Eagles drop in goal numbers
While Nigeria had the best defense during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, their manager, José Peseiro has urged his team to be more clinical up front. With a 1-0 victory over Angola, the Super Eagles achieved their fourth consecutive clean sheet in the competition, sending them into the semifinals. With…
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Pedro Goncalves blames his team’s defeat on fatigue and lack of experience
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Angola’s coach, Pedro Goncalves, has attributed his team’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final loss to Nigeria to fatigue and a disparity in experience, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Goncalves pointed out that the Super Eagles, who secured a 1-0 victory with a first-half goal from Ademola Lookman, benefited from being camped in Abidjan throughout the tournament,…
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Jose Peseiro on Stanley Nwabali’s availability vs. Angola: “We have to wait for a late fitness test today
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has put goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali’s availability in the African Cup of Nations quarter final match against Angola in doubt, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nwabali has been fighting to be fit ahead of the make or mar clash with the Palancas Negras after he sustained an injury against Cameroon in the round…
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AFCON 2023: Coach Jose Peseiro anticipates cagey tie against Angola
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has stated that the game against Angola in the quarter final of the African Cup of Nations is going to be cagey one, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Portuguese tactician spoke in the prematch conference ahead of the game in Abidjan stating that the match is going to a 50-50 affair.…
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Nigeria vs Angola: Uzoho is confident and ready for tomorrow – Jose Peseiro speaks
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro believed tomorrow’s semifinal clash with Angola won’t be a walk in the park for the team despite being tagged the favourite for the title after defending champion Senegal and other top teams crashed out in earlier stages, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Peseiro during the pre-match conference for the Friday’s game which he…
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“We do not need to go into back-and-forth chatter with any team.” Omeruo ahead of the Angola clash
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Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo is not ready to make light talks of the Palancas Negras of Angola ahead of their quarter-final clash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will on Friday take on Pedro Goncalves’ side at the at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan for a…
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AFCON 2023: Pedro Goncalves eyes AFCON glory, targets final showdown
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In a quest for triumph at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Angola’s head coach, Pedro Goncalves, sets his sights on a coveted spot in the final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Southern African face a formidable challenge against three-time winners Nigeria in a quarter-final clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, this Friday. Despite a…
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AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali face late fitness test ahead of Angola quarter-final clash- NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that Stanley Nwabali, who sustained a ligament injury during the Super Eagles’ quarter-final clash with Cameroon, may still be available for the upcoming quarter-final against Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 27-year-old goalkeeper will undergo a crucial fitness test on Wednesday to determine his readiness for the match. In a…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro Optimistic about Nwabali’s fitness for quarter-final clash against Angola
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Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, expresses optimism regarding Stanley Nwabali’s fitness for the team’sNigeriasoccernet.com reports.-final showdown with Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nwabali, facing uncertainty after sustaining an injury in Nigeria’s Round of 16 victory against Cameroon, was absent from the team’s training session at the Police College, Cocody on Monday night. Peseiro…
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Super Eagles practice spot kick in preparation for Angola
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In preparation towards their quarter-final clash against Angola at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles dedicated part of Monday’s training session at the Police College, Cocody, to practicing spot kicks and shooting, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The three-time champions, aware of the challenges ahead, engaged in drills aimed at penalty kicks and sharpening their…
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AFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro gives update on Nwabali’s injury
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has had a scan in his injured leg and awaits the result on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Chippa United goalkeeper trained alone as the team had its first training ahead of their quarter final clash against the Palancas Negras of Angola. Nwabali who…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro warns Eagles against complacency ahead of Angola’s last four tie
Head Coach José Peseiro has warned his Super Eagles to keep level heads and manage the euphoria of their quarter-final qualification, as they countenance a potentially-tough last-8 clash with Angola’s Palancas Negras on Friday. The Portuguese gaffer told thenff on Monday as made available to Nigeriasocccernet.com that he has continued to sing it to the…