(OPINION) AFCON 2023: Can Super Eagles Break Jinx?
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jun 09, 2022
While the nation's topflight squad, Super Eagles prepares to take on sports counterparts, Sierra Leone in a ''break it or make it'' clash at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, raging questions on what fate lies ahead for the team remain unanswered.
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The Super Eagles and new coach, Jose Peseiro are looking to end their five-match when they take on the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Abuja on Thursday (today).
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An alarming jinx has seen the three-time African champions evade victory since the 2-0 win against the Wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau in their final group game at AFCON 2021.
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The star studded team has had to settle for three loses and two draws in their last five games.
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With the new managerial input of Portuguese International, Jose Peseiro, faithfuls of the national team, however troubled are hoping for a reversal of fortunes.
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Peseiro who has lost his first two games since his arrival is keen on dispelling contrary opinions on his abilities to deliver in his job.
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Meanwhile, the Super Eagles were held to a 4-4 draw by the Leone Stars the last time both teams met in November 2020.
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi