THE Super Eagles of Nigeria will start their 2023 AFCON campaign against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé in Ivory Coast.
Jose Peseiro, who will be in charge of the Nigeria team, has already listed the players that will take part in the tournament as he is tasked with winning Nigeria their fourth AFCON title.
Despite a lot of Nigerians doubting the Portuguese tactician's ability to lead the Super Eagles of Nigeria to victory, Peseiro insists he will lead the team to fight for the trophy.
“We will fight to win the AFCON even though it won’t be easy. Our group is not easy because we are up against Cote d’Ivoire, who have a good squad and are playing at home.
“Equatorial Guinea reached the quarterfinal at the last AFCON, better than Nigeria, while Guinea-Bissau beat us at home,” the former Venezuela and Saudi Arabia gaffer said.
Among the players that will represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria are Victor Osimhen, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Boniface. Taiwo Awoniyi is out due to injury, while Ahmed Musa surprisingly made the list.
