The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has claimed his team are not the favourites ahead of their quarter-final clash against Angola at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria have put in fine performances as they beat hosts Cote d’Ivoire and perennial rivals Cameroon.
Peseiro has, however, refused the favourites tag going into the game against the Palancas Negras.
“It’s going to be a tough game between two teams that want to reach the final. Angola is not a big name but they have good players and have played well in this competition. It’s going to be a tough game,” Peseiro said during his interaction with the media in Abidjan on Thursday.
“It will be a tough game but we need to approach it with vigour, commitment and good spirit to come out with a win.
“It’s going to be 50/50 for the two teams. I believe in my team, we want to win even though we won’t accept we are the favourites. We will go there and fight.”
Nigeria and Angola will clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Friday.
