Coach Finidi George, speaking to thenff.com, emphasized Nigeria’s goal of achieving positive results in the upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali’s senior teams in Marrakech, Morocco.
George highlighted Nigeria’s current status in African football, having finished as runners-up at the Africa Cup of Nations, stating that maintaining and surpassing this position is paramount.
George emphasized the seriousness of matches against Ghana, noting the historical significance of their encounters.
Despite missing four players due to injury, George expressed confidence in the team’s ability to perform well. Bright Osayi-Samuel was expected to join the team in Marrakech, with 21 players already settled in.
The match against Ghana will mark the 60th encounter between the two teams, with Ghana led by Otto Addo. Both teams are aiming for a strong performance, with Ghana looking to bounce back from their recent Africa Cup of Nations performance.
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