The Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi said that he did not attend head coach Jose Peseiro's squad meeting after Nigeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal triumph over South Africa. Ajayi clarified that following the game, Confederation of African Football (CAF) officials were testing him for drugs.
After 120 minutes of action ended in a 1-1 draw, the Super Eagles advanced to the final through a penalty shootout, thanks in large part to Ajayi's superb performance during the stressful match.
Daily Post News reports that after the game, Ajayi told reporters in the mixed zone, "I was not there for Peseiro's team talk; I was getting tested, so I missed everything." He conveyed his enthusiasm for the team's development while highlighting the need to maintain concentration on the approaching championship game.
"Wow. We are one step away from our goal of winning, which is why we came here," Ajayi said. He underlined the team's will to make one more effort to bring the Cup home to Nigeria and stressed the significance of keeping an eye on Sunday's championship game.
The fact that Ajayi did not attend the team chat following the game highlights the strict rules and guidelines that the tournament's organisers adhere to in order to guarantee fair play and honesty in the competition. Ajayi is missing the meeting, but his dedication to the team's objective is solid, and he is looking forward to the final confrontation with a strong sense of resolve.
Ajayi's tenacity and experience will be invaluable as the Super Eagles get ready to play Ivory Coast in the championship game, motivating his teammates and helping Nigeria win the AFCON. They want to win the last showdown on Sunday, and they want to do it with a performance that will go down in history.
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