Former Nigerian international, Joseph Yobo says he’s optimistic the Super Eagles will perform better when they face Ivory Coast in their second Group A game on Thursday.
Recall that Iban Salvador netted a surprise opener for Equatorial Guinea against the run of play with a well-worked goal, but the lead lasted only two minutes before Napoli forward Osimhen headed Nigeria level.
Nigeria next meet hosts Ivory Coast in a potentially crucial pool clash on Thursday, while Equatorial Guinea face Guinea-Bissau, who lost 2-0 to the Ivorians in Saturday’s tournament opening game.
Reacting to the result, Yobo who was a guest in Afrosports AFCON 2023 Coverage, stated that the Super Eagles will display a better performance against host, Ivory Coast.
The former Everton defender, said that it as important that Nigeria didn’t lose against Equatorial Guinea.
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