Super Eagles of Nigeria star Moses Simon has warned his teammates to guard against complacency when they take on Angola.
Moses Simon, a key player for the Super Eagles at AFCON 2023, remains grounded as the team prepares for the upcoming game against Angola.
The three-time champions are set to face the Palancas Negras in the quarter-final fixture of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.
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Despite their impressive performance in the competition, characterized by efficient attacking and solid defending resulting in three clean sheets in four games, Simon emphasizes the importance of staying focused and not getting carried away.
“It is going to be a difficult game, like the ones against Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroon, and even Equatorial Guinea.
"We must be at our best and focus on the prize,” Simon was quoted by thenff.com."
Jose Peseiro's men will aim to continue their impressive run in Cote d'Ivoire but Angola have shown they are no pushovers as evidenced by their 3-0 win over Namibia in the Round of 16.
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