Coach Jose Peseiro has dismissed suggestions that the Super Eagles are the favourites to win tomorrow’s AFCON quarterfinal against Angola.
The Portuguese coach said both teams have an equal chance to advance to the AFCON semifinal tomorrow.
“In my opinion, it’s 50% for each team to win this match,” Peseiro said.
“I believe in my team, we believe in our team.
“This is our second final after we played the first final (vs Cameroon). We want to play the third final and the fourth final.
“We start this game 0-0. We want to score goals and not concede a goal.”
He added: “Both teams want to reach the semifinal. It will be a tough match.
“Angola are a good team with no big names. They have done very well to reach the quarterfinal.
“We hope our team play 100% to beat a good team from Angola.”
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi also praised the Palancas Negras of Angola, but said the Super Eagles hope to win the match to progress in the tournament.
“For Angola to get to this stage of the competition is a big achievement,” he said.
“They have a lot of creative players, but we will fight for a win.
“There have been a lot of surprises (at this AFCON), but the main thing is to remain focused.
“We can achieve greatness and create history.”
In nine head-to-head meetings, Nigeria have won three and drew five.
Kick-off tomorrow at the Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan is 6pm.
