Egypt head coach Carlos Queiroz is looking forward to Tuesday”s clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com.
The Pharaohs will face the Super Eagles in Group D’s opening game at the Stade Roumde Adjia, Garoua.
Queiroz expressed his excitement at facing the Super Eagles, who according to him are one of the strongest teams in the competition.
“It’s a great pleasure to face Nigeria in the opening game. We want to face the strongest teams in the tournament,” Queiroz said in his pre-match press conference.
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“Nigeria is a very strong team, but we have no objections. It’s always good to compete against football giants.
“We have a lot of players that are competing among themselves for a starting position, and that’s great because we came here to play seven games.
“Our ambition is very simple. Win all the matches,” the Portuguese coach concluded.
The game will mark the ninth clash between Egypt and Nigeria in the AFCON, with the Pharaohs coming on top three times, losing in three, and two ending in a draw.
By Adeboye Amosu in Garoua
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Well said Egyptian coach, let’s play football tomorrow you are in for a big surprise, spread your wings eagles and fly very high
Honestly, all things considered, if the SE put in their best tomorrow the Egyptians stand no chance; with or without the players.
I meant to say *with or without the missing players.
Egyptian are like goats trying to confront lions after listening to motivational speaker.
God bless Nigeria.
Till then
WE Shall see una too dey make mouth Nawa o. You are in for a pleaseant surprise keep underestimating a team like Egypt who took thier preparations seriously and selected only thier best.
Did you hear what the Egyptian Coach said?
“We have a lot of players that are competing among themselves for a starting position, and that’s great because we came here to play seven games.
That is a serious COuntry not this Yeye NFF pushing mediocre He goats to 200 caps. Egypt abeg sound this yeye team abeg make we hear word Joor. Better we fail now and realise our mistakes.
Guess you eating back your vomit now?
Mumu man!
Dem never leave you?
They have left you behind!
Even that your wish of a coach was given to you, you still not satisfy, you are a disgrace for wishing your country badluck. Enjoy what you created now