SUPER Eagles of Nigeria Head Coach, Jose Peseiro has expressed his disappointment after the Nigerian national team drew 1-1 at their AFCON23 opener against Equatorial Guinea yesterday.
Equatorial Guinea took the lead against the run of play in the 36th minute as Iván Salvador carefully placed the ball at the back of the net, beating Stanley Nwabili, who could only watch as the ball rolled into the net.
Nigeria swiftly responded minutes later through CAF's Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, who headed into the net a well-delivered Ademola Lookman's cross from the left side of the pitch.
Speaking after the game, Jose Peseiro said: “We hoped to win this match and we did everything to win. Our team was better than that of Equatorial Guinea, but we lacked luck.
"I am not happy. I deserved to win, this draw doesn't suit us. Our team created a lot of chances, but we didn't score. We hope that next time, even with fewer opportunities, we will score. We simply have to improve our finishing.”
The Eagles would have to be at their best when they play host country and Group leaders, Ivory Coast on Thursday in the second game of Group A.
