By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Panthers of Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has said he will adopt new tactics for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Prompt News reports.
The West African nations will clash in the first semi-final of the playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Thursday.
The Super Eagles have some of the best players in the world in their ranks.
The gaffer reckoned Eric Chelle’s side will be a tough nut to crack for his team hence the need for him to adjust his tactics.
“We will have to change things against Nigeria, especially on a tactical and even technical level,” he told Gabonese Press Agency,
“It is important that we control the emotion of our opponent. We must make them run after the ball and play behind their lines.”
The highly anticipated encounter will kick-off at 5pm Nigeria time.
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