Head Coach of Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has explained why Nigeria lost to Guinea in the pre-AFCON friendly on Monday, January 8.

The Super Eagles lost 2-0 to the National Elephants at Banis Yas Stadium, Abu Dhabi courtesy of goals from Aguibou Camara and Facinet Conte.

Explaining what resulted in the disappointing loss, the Portuguese gaffer stated that a change in the team's formation caused the defeat.

“We tested a new system today, 3-4-3. We did a very good first half, we were losing 1-0 then, but we deserved more,” he told the NFF TV.

“We lost a penalty and missed two, three clear chances.

“We played very well and put the other team on the back foot, but we let in a goal through a mistake. But it’s better to do the mistakes now than later.”

The Super Eagles will begin their campaign against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, January 14.

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