• Amaechi Otti Carpets Peseiro
Following their hard-earned win over hosts, Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, on the ongoing AFCON, Tremendous Eagles ahead Victor Osimhen says they count on a tricky match from Guinea-Bissau's Djurtus of their remaining group match on Monday.
The Tremendous Eagles relaunched themselves into the African Cup of Nations with the slender win, with the Napoli striker giving Nigeria the prospect to get the total level after being introduced down within the penalty space.
In line with BSNSports.com.ng, Osimhen admitted how sturdy the Guineans have been and realized how they approached matches with willpower.
“We’re aiming for a robust efficiency towards Guinea-Bissau. They’ll undoubtedly method the match with willpower, and we gained't underestimate any staff given what they did to qualify.
“We met them within the qualifiers and know the way sturdy they’re. They beat us at house, whereas we additionally beat them away.
“So we count on a tough match towards them. We are going to do our greatest to win,” Osimhen stated.
In the meantime, a former Nigerian defender, Amaechi Otti, has stated the Tremendous Eagles rose to victory towards the Elephants due to luck, including that it’s not not possible for the staff to achieve the stage of the match based mostly on luck.
Otti, who performed home soccer with Rangers FC earlier than transferring to Europe, advised Exclusivenews.com.ng that the Tremendous Eagles nonetheless have rather a lot to do to realize their dream of profitable the AFCON title.
“In the event you have a look at the match statistics you possibly can say it was one-way visitors for the hosts, Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire,” stated Otti. “The house staff had about 65 p.c possession of the ball. In addition they had greater than 450 accomplished passes, whereas Tremendous Eagles had 35 p.c possession and greater than 240 accomplished passes.
“So, when it comes to the sport, it may understandably be stated that the Elephants are higher and maybe should win. However hey, you don't all the time want the very best sport or efficiency to win on a giant stage like this.
“I feel the Tremendous Eagles rose at the moment on the wings of fortune to win and I hope such divine favor will propel them to glory all through the match.”
Otti additionally spoke about Jose Peseiro's efficiency with the Tremendous Eagles up to now, saying that those that introduced him in “should look themselves within the face and ask elementary questions bordering on morality, honesty and sincerity.
“Firstly, was he accepted as the very best man for the job earlier than his appointment?” Has he labored and confirmed himself to be the very best since his tenure?
“Now we have seen what he has delivered to the desk since his arrival, however his employers have proven an absolute lack of political will, braveness and patriotic zeal to do what is critical,” he said.
