Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has analyzed his team’s performance in the 1-1 draw against Lesotho and attributes the result to bad luck. Despite being the clear favorites, the Super Eagles struggled to break through the resilient Lesotho defense and failed to capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities.
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, had a free kick saved and hit the woodwork, while Ademola Lookman also missed a chance before halftime. Peseiro expressed disappointment with the outcome, stating, “We had 76% of the ball possession against 24% by Lesotho, the opponents only had two chances to score and scored a goal. We had many chances to score. It was bad luck.”
The Super Eagles will now shift their focus to their next game against Zimbabwe on Sunday. With lessons learned from the draw against Lesotho, the team aims to bounce back and secure a positive result in their upcoming match.
Peseiro remains confident in his abilities as the head coach and dismisses any speculation about his position. Despite the disappointing result, he highlights the team’s effort and the number of scoring opportunities created. The Super Eagles will look to convert their chances into goals and get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.
With one point on the board, Nigeria will aim for a decisive victory against Zimbabwe to boost their chances of progressing in the group stage. The Super Eagles are determined to overcome the setback and showcase their true potential in the upcoming match at the Huye Stadium, Butare.
