Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has made a clarion call for intensified efforts in converting goal-scoring opportunities, as the team prepares for a crucial showdown against Cote d’Ivoire in the ongoing 2023 AFCON.

Speaking exclusively to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abidjan, Peseiro underlined the importance of capitalizing on scoring chances, reflecting on the team’s previous match against Equatorial Guinea where numerous opportunities went untapped. Expressing confidence in a more composed performance against the group-leading Ivorians, Peseiro stressed the imperative of efficiency in front of the goal.

“Our team created a lot of chances in our last game, but we scored only one goal. If you want to win AFCON, you must be ready to face tough oppositions. So, we are ready, Cote d’Ivoire is a good team and one of the favourites,” Peseiro remarked.

In anticipation of the impending clash, Peseiro underscored the team’s readiness to confront formidable opponents, citing Cote d’Ivoire’s status as a strong contender in the tournament. Emphasizing the correlation between converting opportunities and securing victory, he emphasized the need for clinical finishing as a decisive factor in the upcoming match.

Revealing the team’s ceaseless dedication to refining strategies and ensuring triumph in the high-stakes encounter, Peseiro urged unwavering support from the Nigerian fans while cautioning against criticism that could potentially demoralize the players.

NAN’s account of the team’s struggle to convert numerous opportunities in their 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea further underscores the urgency for precision and efficacy as the Super Eagles brace for a faceoff with the formidable Ivorian side.