Angola’s Palancas Negras coach, Pedro Goncalves, has expressed admiration for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, acknowledging the impressive quality within the Nigerian team.
As both teams gear up for their quarterfinal showdown at the AFCON, Goncalves highlighted Nigeria’s top-tier players scattered across European leagues and commended their progressive improvement throughout the tournament.
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In a press statement, Goncalves remarked, “We respect Nigeria for all the impact they have made till now in African football. Nigeria is really a powerful team.”
He specifically praised the Super Eagles for boasting players from prominent football leagues, including the Premier League and Serie A, and cited Victor Osimhen and Lookman as notable contributors to the team’s strength.
Goncalves also recognized Lookman’s outstanding performance with Atalanta in the European League, adding, “I know and we, for sure, respect our opponents.”
Despite acknowledging Nigeria’s prowess, Goncalves sees the upcoming quarterfinal clash as a significant opportunity for his team, emphasizing the magnitude of the occasion with the phrase, “an opportunity of one trillion.”
As the anticipation builds for the quarterfinal encounter, Pedro Goncalves’ words reflect a blend of respect for Nigeria’s football pedigree and determination to seize the opportunity for success in the AFCON.
