Super Eagles: Head Coach Pesiero Says Aim Is To Beat Portugal

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Ahead of the international friendly against Portugal on Thursday, Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro In an interview with a Lisbon-based radio station in Portugal, Peseiro said the Eagles attempt to dominate possession of the game as they also would try to win the encounter.

The three-time African champions have failed to win in any of their last 11 friendlies but they will hope to end the unwanted record when they face the Euro 2016 champions at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.

Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated game, the 62-year-old tactician said his plan was to ensure they don’t lose with a wide goal margin.

Though the Nigeria national team will not be present in Qatar for the World Cup, they have however been involved in friendlies with teams that will be at the biggest football showpiece, such as Mexico, Ecuador and now Portugal.