The Eagles are aiming to secure top spot in the group after picking up their first win of the campaign defeating hosts Ivory Coast 1-0 last Thursday courtesy of William Troost-Ekong’s 55th-minute penalty to maintain their unbeaten start to the tournament.
The win sees the Eagles level on the same four points with Equatorial Guinea but behind them on goal difference, having played out to a 1-1 draw with the National Thunder in the opening match on January 14.
Speaking with journalist, Peseiro said, “We won an excellent match against Ivory Coast, supported by a strategic plan that was impeccably executed, by the quality, intelligence, determination and mutual help of our boys.
Meanwhile, the Djurtus have been eliminated from the continental showpiece after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Equatorial Guinea last Thursday, which left them bottom of the group without a single point.
Coupled with a 2-0 loss to the Elephants on January 13.
Baciro Cande’s side have shipped the most goals in the group stages, but he remains confident of exiting the tournament with a win.
“I feel sad. We wanted to win this match but we did not succeed. Before their first goal, we had four chances to score plus the penalty that was refused,”Cande said ahead of the game
“We worked hard to be ready for this game. Football is sometimes like that. We have one game left to close the group stage and we hope to win.”
Cande has a full-strength squad to select from after his players came through the game against the National Thunder unscathed.
Peseiro will continue to monitor Alhassan Yusuf, who missed the win over Ivory Coast after being forced off in the 69th minute against Equatorial Guinea with a cramp.
