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The 2023 AFCON event will see the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria play Cote d’Ivoire, Equitorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau of their group stage matches
Former Paris Saint-Germain star Austin Jay Jay Okocha believes the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria stand a very good probability on the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng experiences.
Okocha emphasised that Nigeria approaches the event with a successful mentality, no matter any previous outcomes that may have raised doubts about their capabilities.
Though, Jose Peseiro’s squad secured their AFCON ticket convincingly with a 6-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe, putting them on the high of Group A.
However current considerations stemming from only one victory of their final 4 matches have raised questions. Okocha, regardless of this, stays optimistic concerning the Tremendous Eagles’ skill to clinch their fourth AFCON Trophy, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire.
“I believe we’ve bought a very good probability within the AFCON like each different high nation. I believe at any time when we’re going to an enormous event, we go in with the mindset that we’ve bought an opportunity to do effectively.” Okocha said.
Nigeria finds itself in the identical group because the event’s host, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau, for the group stage matches.
Increasing on crew dynamics, Okocha highlighted the necessity for a balanced strategy, urging the crew to not rely solely on strikers. He confused the significance of defenders sustaining clear sheets for general success.
“We must always not all the time depend on our strikers. We simply must get the balancing within the crew as a result of if the strikers don’t get the providers that they want, they gained’t do effectively. If the defenders don’t attempt to preserve a clear sheet, we would not win a sport. In order that’s the duty that’s ready for the coaches to guarantee that they get the suitable steadiness and the suitable gamers to play for us on the AFCON.” Okocha added.
The Tremendous Eagles will put together in Saudi Arabia earlier than heading to Côte d’Ivoire for the event, with hopes of giving Nigerian followers a purpose to have fun.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
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