Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has said the team has put together a winning strategy for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Super Eagles of Nigeria will square up against Ivory Coast in the final match of the 2023 AFCON in Abidjan on Sunday.
Chukwueze disclosed that himself and his colleagues were training hard to ensure they implemented the winning strategy on the field of play against The Elephants.
“Actually, we have already decided to do so many things. As a team, we have all spoken about it, including the captain, the coach, and of course, the players. What remains now is for us to start training towards it,” he said.
Chukwueze made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen after the team’s training session in Abidjan on Thursday, stressing that the team had put the semi-final victory against South Africa behind them and are now focused on the final.
Recall Nigeria booked a berth to the AFCON final after a dramatic penalty shootout win against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The Super Eagles prevailed 4-2 on penalties following a captivating 1-1 draw at the end of 120 minutes.
Hosts Cote d’Ivoire, on their part, booked a ticket to the AFCON final after beating DR Congo 1-0, thanks to Sebastien Haller’s goal.
“We are no more in a celebration mood at the moment. We are trying to recover from the semi-final game against South Africa and focus on the final game against the host country.
“It’s not going to be easy, and no one has told us it is going to be easy. But I believe in this team, and we have been fighting right from the start of this tournament. It is time to bring the trophy back home,” Chukwueze said.
TNG reports all 25 players participated at the Super Eagles’ recovery training at Ecole de Police D’ Abidjan on Thursday.
The players took part in the session which was mostly jogging and light workouts.
The Stade Olympique Alassane-Ouattara d’Ebimpé in Abidjan will host the final of the 2023 AFCON on Sunday from 8.00 p.m.