Peseiro backs Osimhen to lead Super Eagles’ to AFCON glory

Peseiro backs Osimhen to lead Super Eagles' to AFCON glory

Peseiro backs Osimhen to lead Super Eagles' to AFCON glory

Jose Peseiro is confident in Victor Osimhen’s ability to guide Nigeria to victory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Osimhen played a vital role in the team’s qualification for the tournament, emerging as the top scorer with 10 goals during the qualifiers.

Peseiro backs Osimhen to lead Super Eagles' to AFCON glory

Victor Osimhen – Getty image The Super Eagles’ head coach, Peseiro emphasized the importance of having Osimhen in the Super Eagles squad, stating the striker’s potential to make a difference at the Cote d’Ivoire tournament. Speaking at a celebratory dinner in Abu Dhabi to honour Osimhen’s recognition as Africa’s best player, Peseiro stated, “From our team, he (Osimhen) was the highest goal scorer during the qualifiers. “Of course, his teammates helped him to achieve that. I hope and wish he wins the highest goal scorer and helps us win the tournament,” he added.

Coach Peseiro on criteria for Super Eagles team selection

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Coach Jose Peseiro, has revealed the process behind securing the 25-man squad for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. The team will depart for Abu Dhabi, UAE on Tuesday for a six-day training camp and two friendly matches ahead of the tournament in Cote d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11, 2024. Meanwhile, Peseiro said that the coaching staff took several weeks to evaluate the players before finalizing the squad. “We set out to pick the best available players, considering their performance for both their clubs and the national team.

AFCON 2024: Coach Peseiro on criteria for Super Eagles team selection

Coach Jose Peseiro’s Super Eagles team – Getty image “We also looked at their current form, fighting ability, and their impact on the team’s atmosphere,” he explained. Peseiro said that they had to narrow down the initial pool of 72 players to 42 before settling on the final 25. He highlighted the case of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili, who is making his debut for the national team, explaining that the decision was based on thorough analysis and personal observations. Regarding the upcoming camp in Abu Dhabi, Peseiro pointed out that “The camp will allow us to fine-tune our strategies for the AFCON. “The friendly matches against Burkina Faso and DR Congo will provide valuable insights as we prepare for the tournament.” Looking ahead to the continental tournament, the coach expressed his ambition to win the competition, while acknowledging the tough challenge posed by Nigeria’s group opponents. He also said that his men are ready to compete at the highest level, and are determined to bring home the title.

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