Super Eagles interim coach Finidi George has expressed his anticipation for the upcoming clash against the Black Stars of Ghana during a press conference held ahead of tomorrow’s showdown.
Reflecting on Nigeria’s second-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, Coach Finidi revealed the team’s determination to maintain their high ranking and elevate their performance further, Footballrover reports.
Despite being labeled as “friendly matches,” Finidi stressed that facing Ghana is anything but friendly, drawing from his extensive experience since the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Highlighting the historical intensity of matches between the two nations, Finidi described them as serious duels, akin to battles embraced by both sets of supporters.
“They call it friendly matches, but there is really nothing friendly when you play, especially Ghana,” he said.
Finidi stated that their objective is to achieve favourable outcomes in the upcoming matches and maintain a positive mindset leading into the World Cup qualifiers.
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With Ghana eager to overcome their underwhelming performance in the recent Africa Cup of Nations, the stakes are higher than ever.
Although facing the challenge of missing four key players due to injury, Finidi still expressed confidence in the team’s ability to represent the nation with pride and patriotic fervour on the field.
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