The Super Eagles are soaring high at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with head coach Jose Peseiro lauding his team’s victories against football powerhouses Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroon. Following their triumph over the Indomitable Lions, Peseiro emphasized the importance of maintaining humility and shifting their focus to the upcoming crucial encounter against Angola in the quarter-finals.

As the Nigerian team sets its sights on the next challenge, Peseiro expressed a note of caution, highlighting Angola’s impressive performance in the tournament. The coach stressed the necessity of taking the threat posed by the Palancas Negras seriously, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the teams at this stage of the competition.

“We will now focus on our next match against Angola, which is having an excellent tournament,” Peseiro conveyed to the media at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium. He further added, “We must take this opponent seriously, so we will continue to sleep early and eat pasta (laughs). Jokes aside, all the teams at this stage are capable of winning the tournament.”

The Super Eagles’ journey in AFCON 2023 has been nothing short of remarkable, and as the tournament progresses, the team remains resolute in their pursuit of further glory. With a keen sense of determination and respect for their opponents, Nigeria’s football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the team’s next display of skill and tenacity in their quest for continental supremacy.