Reacting to his popular God gives and God takes, Peseiro affirmed that God gave them the victory because they deserved it.
The Super Eagles coach, Jose Pesiero, appreciated God for helping him defeat the host in the second group game of the African Cup of Nations.
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William Troost-Ekong penalty early in the second half gave Jose Peseiro’s men the maximum points despite the hosts’ late pressure.
Peseiro appreciates God after win
Reacting to his popular God gives and God takes, Peseiro affirmed that God gave them the victory because they deserved it.
"God didn’t take this from us; God gave it to us because we deserved it," he said.
The win lifted Nigeria to second, level on points with leaders Equatorial Guinea and a point ahead of Ivory Coast.