Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, feels the team has what it takes to win the forthcoming Total Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Nigeria AFCON SuperEagles
Okocha, who was part of the team that got a bronze medal, when Egypt hosted the 2006 edition of the Nations Cup, told The Guardian in Lagos on Thursday that he expects the team to lift the trophy going by the quality of players it has.
Another Nigerian former International, Etim Esin has expressed optimism that the current Super Eagles, with lots of promising young talents would make the country proud if the right preparation is organised for the team ahead of the Nations holding between June 21 and July 19. Speaking with The Guardian yesterday, Esin said he believes the players are rearing to go, adding that many of them would want to make name for themselves and hope to feature for big clubs in Europe in the nearest future.
“Also, in winning a tournament you don’t need a fire brigade approach. If we can overcome that, it will really enhance our chances of at least getting to the semi final if that is the target or even winning the trophy. We shouldn’t underrate any country in this group.
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