Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has expressed a deep concern about Nigeria’s upcoming match against the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) host, Ivory Coast, admitting that only divine intervention can help his team.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese coach is feeling the pressure after Nigeria dropped two points in their previous match, a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles are now facing a daunting challenge against the star-studded Ivory Coast team in a crucial Group A encounter later this week.<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s campaign in the 2023 AFCON got off to a shaky start when they were held to a draw by Equatorial Guinea.<\/p>\n

The National Thunder of Equatorial Guinea took the lead with Iban Salvador’s goal in the 36th minute.<\/p>\n

However, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen combined effectively to score the equalizer, securing a draw for Nigeria against their less-fancied opponents.<\/p>\n

Following the match, a somber Jose Peseiro, now adopting a spiritual outlook, conveyed to the media that the fate of the Super Eagles now rests in the hands of a higher power.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI am sad, the players are also sad, but God gives, and God takes,\u201d Peseiro said per a report from Soccernet. \u201cNext game, God could give us,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Nigeria and Cote d\u2019Ivoire are set to reignite their rivalry in a crucial showdown on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The Elephants aim to be the first team to secure a spot in the knockout stage following their victory over Guinea-Bissau. Meanwhile, Peseiro\u2019s Super Eagles seek to reignite their AFCON2023 campaign with a crucial win against the host team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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