“I’m very happy with the performance of my players,” Jose Peseiro defiant despite defeat to Algeria

Regardless of the Tremendous Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Algeria’s Desert Foxes in a pleasant worldwide match on Tuesday night, head coach Jose Peseiro is pleased with his crew’s efforts.

Nigeria received off to a powerful begin and took the lead within the ninth minute when Lorient striker Terem Moffi poked the ball into the web after the Algerian protection misplaced focus.

Algeria equalised minutes earlier than the interval when Riyadh Mahrez stepped as much as convert a penalty kick conceded by Frank Onyeka. The 2019 AFCON champions accomplished the comeback within the 61st minute when right-back Youcef Atal scored from lengthy vary.

Reacting to the outcome, Peseiro instructed NFF TV: “It was a superb sport, the tenting confirmed the standard of our gamers and their collective effort. It was a tough match, Algeria is an effective crew. Our gamers attempt to do what I ask them to do in coaching

“It’s doable you lose in soccer, I’m unhappy we misplaced. I don’t prefer to lose any match however I’m very proud of the efficiency of my gamers. They did effectively within the sport.

“I’m disenchanted we didn’t win the sport, however I’m proud of the efficiency of my gamers.”

The Portuguese tactician continued: “I referred to as 9 gamers I didn’t actually know earlier than. Gamers who haven’t performed with me earlier than however a few of them have performed with the nationwide crew. Gamers we’re simply working with for the primary time. All people performed. Good job throughout.”

Nigeria’s subsequent match is a pleasant towards Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, which is able to happen in November on the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.

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