THE AFCON FINALS ARE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The tournament’s host, Ivory Coast, will take on Nigeria at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in the AFCON Final, which is expected to be a fiercely contested match. The Super Eagles are hoping to consign Ivory Coast to yet another loss to seal their victory over them in the group stages of this tournament and potentially win the AFCON title this year. On the other side, the Elephants hope to exact their sweet revenge by keeping the trophy away from Nigeria; therefore, they would most certainly not want to lose to them again in the tournament.
1. Entering This Match With A Defensive Approach
Nigeria should stop playing defense and try to exert as much pressure as possible on the Ivorian national team. Throughout this tournament, Ivory Coast has shown that they are unable to withstand pressure from strong, offensive-minded opponents. The Elephants conceded seven goals during the competition, indicating a defensive weakness. Peseiro should avoid a defensive tactic since the Super Eagles can take advantage of Ivory Coast’s defensive vulnerability to score goals.
2. Moses Simon as the starting right-wing player at the AFCON FINALS
The Super Eagles’ decision to start Moses Simon on the right wing against Ivory Coast has drawn criticism from observers. The Nantes winger’s critics claim that he struggles to finish and deliver from that side.
For some creativity, Peseiro can think of starting a left-footed player on the right wing, such as Chukwueze or Iheanacho.
