By Seyi Babalola
Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has stated that his team cannot use the poor weather conditions in Abidjan as an excuse ahead of their opening game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite losing 2-0 to Guinea in a friendly two days earlier, the West Africans arrived in Abidjan on Wednesday morning in good spirits.
After landing at their base, the exquisite Pullman Hotel, the Eagles conducted a quick training session.
Peseiro remarked that his squad must concentrate on the work at hand and not allow any distractions.
“We cannot give excuses about the weather; we need to put in our focus, adapt well and do our best ahead of the first match, which is very important for us,” he told NFF TV.
The Super Eagles will open their campaign at the 2023 AFCON finals against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.
They will also face hosts, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau in the group stage.
