José Peseiro, the man at the helm of the Super Eagles, has openly expressed his dismay over the unexpected dip in his team’s performance, especially given their previously solid run throughout the tournament.
An Unexpected Setback
William Troost-Ekong initially sparked hope with an early lead for the Super Eagles, but the excitement was short-lived.
The second half saw Franck Kessié and Sébastien Haller turn the tables with goals that secured a memorable victory for the hosts.
It was a game where Nigeria, renowned for its formidable defense and lethal counter-attacks, found itself outplayed and dominated, lagging in ball possession, shots, and corners.
Peseiro’s Disappointment
“I am sad, my players are sad, we wanted to win for the Nigerian people but we couldn’t make it happen,” he lamented after the game as reported by MikeThePundit on X.
His bewilderment at the team’s poor performance was clear as he pointed out the unusual loss of possession that ultimately led to their downfall. “I don’t know why my players were not comfortable as we lost a lot of balls. For that, the opponent will punish you,” he further stated.
The future of José Peseiro with the Super Eagles hangs in the balance, with speculation about his job security swirling even before the final whistle of the tournament.
After a challenging run in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, the CAN 2023 was seen as a crucial test for his tenure.
Though he led the team to the final, the loss to Ivory Coast has raised more questions than answers about his leadership.
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