Challenges for the Nigerian coach: Third place cannot be abandoned

Shell said at a press conference held on the eve of the dispute Egypt At Mohammed V Square in Casablanca, the group is selected Nigeria He did very well in the tournament, and he hopes to finish with a victory and return to his country in third place.

The Malian coach added that he was determined to reach the finals, admitting that his team lacked skill, skill and physicality in the semi-finals, including facing strong competition and in unfavorable times.

Sheil showed the difficulties of preparing mentally to prepare for the consolation game after losing in the semi-finals, but at the same time he emphasized the importance of the game, praising the efforts made by the players since the beginning of the tournament.

The Nigerian coach praised the Egyptian national team, stressing that they have great individual potential and high team spirit, including their ability to quickly change from defense to attack, considering that facing a team of this size requires careful selection to achieve victory.

Shell also touched on the physical fatigue experienced by the players due to the pressure of the game, and explained that playing every two days with the same intensity is difficult, and that some of his decisions in the semi-final did not work, explaining this as part of the football culture.

Speaking about his future with the national team, Shiel explained that he is currently focusing on the Egyptian game, and later he will think about his future, showing his pride in what the players gave in the competition, whether it was in terms of performance or figures and statistics.

For his part, the head of the Nigerian national team, Wilfred Ndidi, who returned from suspension, confirmed that facing Egypt represents the last chance to end the tournament successfully, stressing the determination of the players to achieve victory and take third place.