AFCON: Two goals against Ivory Coast – Super Eagles striker Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has confirmed that Jose Peseiro's side have two goals against the Ivory Coast when the two teams clash on Thursday night in AFCON, the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations. revealed.
Osimhen said the goals for the Super Eagles when they face Ivory Coast are: The aim is to be more efficient in front of goal and not miss out on the chances created against the hosts.
The Super Eagles come into the game after a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in their Group A opener last Sunday, followed by Ivory Coast's 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Saturday.
“After the draw against Equatorial Guinea, we told ourselves that the game against Ivory Coast will not be easy because the fans will be rooting for the team,'' Osimhen told CAF's official website.
“Ivory Coast have great players. Our goal is to act more efficiently in front of goal and not miss the chances we create,” concluded the Napoli attacker.
The match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast will be held at the Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe.
Source: dailypost.ng