While praising Morocco for reaching the World Cup semifinals, Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, noted that the Atlas Lions have evolved into a defensive unit during the competition.
The Atlas Lion defeated Portugal on Saturday, becoming the first African team to get past the quarterfinals of a World Cup.
At the 2022 World Cup, Morocco's defence has excelled, giving up just one goal in six games despite playing Spain, Croatia, Belgium, and Portugal.
“Morocco is a big team, but playing defensive in the World Cup is different.”
Peseiro has also named the teams who have impressed him thus far in the 2022 World Cup.
“For Argentina, Netherlands and Croatia, they try to be more effective and also offensive, but I like Brazil, Portugal, France and England because of their offensive play,” he said.
Seven months into his tenure as head coach of the three-time defending African Champions, Peseiro is now based in Qatar.
And with 2022 winding out, the Portuguese thanked the Nigerian fans, NFF, and media for their support, pledging a vastly improved Super Eagles in 2023.
For their support, he said on NFF TV, “I would like to say thank you to our fans, the media, the Football Federation,” adding, “they should look forward to seeing the best of Super Eagles.”