In a press conference on Tuesday, Head Coach Jean Louis Gasset of the Cote d'Ivoire national football team expressed unwavering confidence in his team's ability to restrain the attacking prowess of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their upcoming match on Thursday in Abidjan.
Gasset emphasized the technical team's meticulous preparation, outlining a strategic plan to neutralize the strength of the Super Eagles, particularly their formidable attacking force. Recognizing Nigeria's impressive offensive capabilities, Gasset stressed the importance of his players elevating their performance. Côte d'Ivoire, currently atop Group A after a 2-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau, faces the Super Eagles, who secured a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.
The highly anticipated clash is set to unfold at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, with both teams vying for dominance in the competition.