Jose Peseiro has expressed regret after the Super Eagles could only draw 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener on Sunday.
The three-time AFCON champions went behind in the 36th minute but responded instantly thanks to reigning African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen.
Nigeria had a flurry of chances to find the winner but poor finishing in front of goal let them down which Peseiro attributed to a lack of luck.
“We hoped to win this match and we did everything to win. Our team was better than that of Equatorial Guinea but we lacked luck,” the Portuguese tactician said after the game.
“I am not happy. I deserved to win, this draw doesn’t suit us. Our team created a lot of chances but we didn’t score. We hope that next time, even with fewer opportunities, we will score. We simply have to improve our finishing.”
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The Super Eagles have another tough challenge next as they tackle AFCON 2023 hosts Ivory Coast on Thursday.
