By Obaloluwa Joshua, ABIDJAN
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has revealed the reason for adopting a 3-4-3 formation for the side’s last two games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Eagles has struggled for goals in the competition, with many attributing that to the formation which is defensive.
Peseiro said it is important to have balance in their approach to games.
“I have the obligation to do what is right for my team, pick the best formation and how best we can win games,” he told reporters.
“The most important thing is for my players to believe in our strategy. They believe in what we are doing and have done well so far.
“If you remember at the last AFCON, Senegal didn’t score too many goals in the group stage. READ ALSO:
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“We are not scoring too many goals but we are winning. I prefer to continue like this and reach the final.”
The Super Eagles will face eternal rivals Cameroon in the Round of 16 on Saturday.
