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The head coach of Angola’s national team, Pedro Gonçalves has admitted that it will be tough facing Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
However, he is confident his side can beat the Super Eagles to advance to the semi-finals of the continental showpiece.
Speaking ahead of the clash between Angola and Nigeria, coach Pedro Gonçalves said it is a chance for his team to show its worth on the African scene.
“This match means a lot for our team and for the entire Angolan nation, which has dreamed for years of seeing the team at this stage of the competition. We will face Nigeria, a great nation in African football... This match is an opportunity to show our worth; we have worked and given our all to reach this level of the competition. I congratulate my team, which has always been dedicated. The match is an opportunity to show that we have evolved,” coach Pedro Gonçalves said.
He continued, "We respect Nigeria for what they have demonstrated so far in African football. Currently, Nigeria has a very strong team with players who play in major European leagues, such as the Premier League and Serie A... They use the best playing system to compete in this Africa Cup of Nations."
The quarter-final game between Nigeria and Angola is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm on Friday, February 2.
The head coach of Angola’s national team, Pedro Gonçalves has admitted that it will be tough facing Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
However, he is confident his side can beat the Super Eagles to advance to the semi-finals of the continental showpiece.
Speaking ahead of the clash between Angola and Nigeria, coach Pedro Gonçalves said it is a chance for his team to show its worth on the African scene.
“This match means a lot for our team and for the entire Angolan nation, which has dreamed for years of seeing the team at this stage of the competition. We will face Nigeria, a great nation in African football... This match is an opportunity to show our worth; we have worked and given our all to reach this level of the competition. I congratulate my team, which has always been dedicated. The match is an opportunity to show that we have evolved,” coach Pedro Gonçalves said.
He continued, "We respect Nigeria for what they have demonstrated so far in African football. Currently, Nigeria has a very strong team with players who play in major European leagues, such as the Premier League and Serie A... They use the best playing system to compete in this Africa Cup of Nations."
The quarter-final game between Nigeria and Angola is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm on Friday, February 2.