We Were Better Than Our Opponent But Simply Unlucky – Peseiro

Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has said that his team were better than their opponents, Equatorial Guinea but were simply unlucky.

Peseiro made this statement while reacting to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.

Peseiro said he was satisfied with the performance of his players despite the slightly disappointing result.

He however expressed disappointment in his team’s inability to convert their chances at goal.

The Super Eagles will face hosts Côte d’Ivoire, for their second game.

The match scheduled for Thursday at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpe at 5 pm will be decisive for the Super Eagles, who have almost no room for error.

The Super Eagles are making their 20th appearance at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

They have won the tournament on three occasions (1980, 1994, 2013) and reached the semi-finals in 14 of their last 17 AFCON participations.