Guinea-Bissau’s head coach, Baciro Cande, has expressed unwavering determination for victory against Nigeria in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite the Djurtus’ slim chance of progressing to the group stage after consecutive losses, Cande remains resolute in his belief of a strong performance.
Currently occupying the bottom spot in Group A with zero points, Guinea-Bissau is yet to secure a win in the history of the AFCON. However, Cande has conveyed the team’s high motivation for the upcoming game and their unwavering commitment to secure a victory.
“We are excited to play a good match tomorrow,” Cande stated during a press conference in Abidjan. “We have one match to close the first phase of the competition and we will do everything to have a good game tomorrow. It will be difficult but we will do everything possible tomorrow. We want to have our first AFCON win tomorrow.”
The much-anticipated encounter is set to take place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00 pm Nigerian time. Guinea-Bissau’s fervent aspiration to clinch their first AFCON triumph against Nigeria is poised to ignite an electrifying battle on the pitch.