Super Eagles head coach, Josè Peseiro has revealed that he does not have enough confidence in Middlesbrough striker, Chuba Akpom.
Josè Peseiro made this known during the Pre-Match Conference at the media center of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
The Portuguese tactician believes the goal poacher who has netted 25 goals so far this season is a good player but has not reached full potential yet.
He further added that a future call up to the Super Eagles is still possible.
“I am a coach and in my mind i choose the best players for our team”
“I visit these player up until now, I believe in them than others and I have to responsibility because if I lose, they take my name”
“I am a coach and in this moment, I do not have enough confidence in him”.
After the Pre-Match Conference, The Super Eagles had a light training session as they continue to prepare for the big game tomorrow against the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau slated for 5pm.
Nigeria will be looking forward to cement their dominance in Group A with a win against the visitors which will take them to nine points while their opponent remain on four points in the race.
Sierra Leone are third on the table with two points following a 2-2 draw against Sao Tome and Principe yesterday.
