Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has issued a cautionary note ahead of Sunday's AFCON Final, emphasizing that the rematch against Cote d'Ivoire will be markedly different from their earlier group stage encounter. Despite Nigeria's 1-0 win in the group stage, Oliseh warns that playing on the home turf, Cote d'Ivoire will present a formidable challenge with strong support from their fans at the Alassane Quatarra Stadium in Abidjan.
Oliseh expressed concern about Cote d'Ivoire's key striker, Sebastian Haller, and highlighted vulnerabilities in Nigeria's defense, citing previous matches against South Africa. While acknowledging Cote d'Ivoire's mental strength and confidence in reaching the final, Oliseh admitted he would have preferred facing DR Congo, considering it a potentially easier challenge for the Super Eagles.
As the anticipation builds for the AFCON Final, Oliseh's insights underscore the unique dynamics of the upcoming match, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle for the coveted AFCON trophy.
