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Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has opened up on his football philosophy as he begins his reign as the team’s coach.
Megasportsarena.com reports that the coach stated after the team’s 2-1 loss to Mexico on Sunday in his first match in charge, that he is an advocate of attacking football and that is the way he expects the Nigerian side to play.
“My philosophy as a coach is to play attacking football. I love my team to score and pressure the opponent, this is the best way to unsettle your opponent and win games. That is how we played in the second half against Mexico and we will work more ahead of the Ecuador game.”
He may not have won his first match in charge of the squad but Peseiro drew positives from the encounter and praised the four NPFL players who made the team.
“Although we didn’t win last night, I am very proud of the boys. The team showed character and resilience. A special mention to the 4 NPFL players who had the chance to debut with the national team. Welcome!”
The Portuguese manager also insisted that team captain William Troost-Ekong should not be blamed for the own goal that gifted Mexico victory.
“I will not blame Ekong or any player for the loss. I take the responsibility of whatever happened to the team as the coach.
“Because Ekong scored one goal does not mean he is a bad player, he did well for the team. Every player in the world makes mistakes and that is not the end. He will come back stronger.
“Every time people want players who committed error to be singled out for a loss, it is not like that for me. It’s a team game and errors can happen to any player.”
Nigeria play Ecuador on Thursday in New Jersey to wrap up their US tour.
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