AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Didn’t Play Well Against Cote d’Ivoire — Peseiro

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro admitted his players were not at their best in Sunday’s clash with Cote d’Ivoire.

Peseiro’s side lost 2-1 to the hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Elephants, who dominated the game rallied from a goal down to win the keenly contested encounter.

The Portuguese, who praised Cote d’Ivoire for their exemplary display said his players struggled in the game.

“My players did their best in this tournament, Cote d’Ivoire played better than us in this game. We didn’t show our level.

“The performance on individual and collective level was not good enough for us.

“Cote d’Ivoire played better than us. They played really well. I wanted to win this trophy, my players wanted to the trophy as well. It’s unfortunate we couldn’t do it.

“I’m sad, my players are sad too. The performance was not good enough but I can’t fault them. They gave their best in this tournament.

“These things happen in football. Sometimes things don’t go your way.”