Afrigather The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria final gained the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in 2013, and are gearing as much as safe their fourth AFCON trophy
Former Chelsea star and Tremendous Eagles legend, John Mikel Obi, has expressed unwavering confidence forward of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw, scheduled for Thursday, Soccernet.ng reviews.
In the course of the AFCON qualifiers, Nigeria’s nationwide crew, the Tremendous Eagles, demonstrated their prowess by securing the highest spot in Group A with 15 factors. Their solely defeat occurred by the hands of Guinea-Bissau on the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
Mikel, who shall be a part of the draw’s official proceedings, anticipates that the distinguished AFCON trophy will discover its approach again to Nigeria.
The previous Stoke Metropolis midfielder led the Tremendous Eagles to their third AFCON victory in 2013, triumphing over Burkina Faso within the remaining.
The previous Tremendous Eagles captain firmly believes that Nigeria can do the identical by clinching their fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Ivory Coast.
In a video shared by CAFonline on social media, Mikel confidently acknowledged that Nigeria will prove victorious and take the trophy house to Nigeria.
“That is coming house. The event is coming house, AFCON 2023 is coming house to Nigeria.” he mentioned.
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As preparations intensify for the forthcoming event, Nigeria finds itself tenting in Portugal through the Worldwide week.
The Tremendous Eagles are gearing up for pleasant matches in opposition to Saudi Arabia and Mozambique as they purpose to safe their fourth AFCON title, bolstered by the conviction that their squad has the standard to carry the trophy house as soon as once more.
