Nigeria coach José Peseiro has acknowledged the tough challenge that awaits his team in the upcoming clash against Cameroon in the Round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Scheduled for Saturday, January 27, the encounter between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions promises to be a formidable test for both teams.
Speaking about the anticipated match, coach José Peseiro expressed the difficulty of the upcoming game but highlighted his team's preparedness and ambition to secure a victory.
“It’s a difficult match. We are in the round of 16 and playing against a great team. We don't want to concede; we want to score a goal and maintain our lead. We expect that history will not repeat itself at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Even if the statistics are not for us, we are going to play," said Peseiro, as quoted on CAFOnline.
He emphasised the importance of the mission entrusted to his team and conveyed their determination to succeed. "It is a mission that has been entrusted to us, and we are going to try to carry it out. We want to win; we want to stay in this tournament until the end," Peseiro added.
Nigeria finished second in Group A after managing two wins and a draw while Cameroon took advantage of a late comeback win against Gambia to accumulate four points and proceed to the next stage.
The crucial Round of 16 game between Nigeria and Cameroon is set to kick off at 8 pm, offering football fans an exciting clash between two football powerhouses.