AFCON 2023: Our goal is just to beat South Africa

The Tremendous Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, on Tuesday stated the aim of the group is simply to beat South Africa and qualify for the ultimate of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria made it to the semi-finals of the 2023 AFCON which is presently happening in Cote d’Ivoire following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Angola final Friday.

Ademola Lookman’s first-time left-footed end within the forty first minute courtesy of a world-class help from Moses Simon gave Nigeria victory within the quarter-final of the event.

Peseiro spoke to reporters on the pre-match press convention forward of the sport which can see Nigeria commerce tackles in opposition to the Bafana Bafana and stated their solely mission is to win.

“Till now, we have now proven good spirit, good group, good demand, dedication in addition to sacrifice and we play as a group. Our aim is simply to beat a great group like South Africa,” Peseiro stated.

Peseiro additionally spoke on Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen who missed the Tremendous Eagles’ journey to Bouake on Monday evening forward of their AFCON 2023 semi-final recreation in opposition to South Africa.

“Till now, I cannot reply proper as a result of it’s about his well being. This afternoon, I can know higher if Victor can play or not,” the Portuguese tactician stated about Osimhen.

Based on an announcement on the Tremendous Eagles’ X deal with, members of the group traveled from Abidjan to Bouaké through a 10pm Air Cote D’Ivoire flight.

“Victor Osimhen didn’t, nonetheless, make the journey on account of an belly discomfort,” the assertion learn.