Jean Louis Gasset, the Head Coach of the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, has exuded confidence in his team’s ability to overcome the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their anticipated clash scheduled for Thursday in Abidjan. During a news conference on Tuesday, the coach expressed optimism about his squad’s preparation and strategy to thwart the strengths of the Super Eagles, particularly their formidable attacking prowess.
Gasset acknowledged Nigeria’s impressive offensive capabilities, noting the presence of the best African player in their squad. However, he emphasized the need for his team to elevate their performance, stating, “Against them, we will have to raise our game, and I know my players will do it because I know you have to win that first game to be released.”
The Elephants of Cote D’ivoire secured a convincing 2-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau in their opening match, propelling them to the top of Group A with three points. On the other hand, the Super Eagles faced a challenging 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in their opening encounter, placing them third in the table, tied with Equatorial Guinea with one point each.
The much-anticipated clash between Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria is scheduled to take place at the 60,000 capacity Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. Football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting this exciting showdown between two formidable teams.
