I didn’t like it – Peseiro reacts to 3-2 win over Mozambique

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro was an unhappy man despite his side’s 3-2 victory over Mozambique in an international friendly game on Monday.

Nigeria went down to an early goal, but came back thanks to goals from Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon.

Although Mozambique went down to 10 men, the three-time African champions were unable to extend their lead.

Speaking after the game, Peseiro told NFF TV: “First of all I’m happy because after 15 friendly matches the Super Eagles eventually won a game, it’s good.

“Looking at the game especially the second half I didn’t like the performance, I expected more concentration. Our team is better than Mozambique, we needed to concentrate on finishing, good passing.

“My players felt at 3-1 and against 10 everything is done, I didn’t like that. There were many opportunities, we saw players go one on one win the keeper and didn’t score so I’m not happy.

“I prefer the match against Saudi Arabia because they put in much concentration but today’s game I didn’t like it.

“My players had the chance to score up to eight goals because they created many opportunities. There was no good crosses, no good finishing, nothing came out of our corner kicks.

“I’m happy because we won but my players need to understand that I’m not happy.“

Peseiro and his players will be back in action in November for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.