Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has shared his ideas on Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage draw, Soccernet.ng experiences.
The Napoli-owned ahead, who’s at present plying his commerce in Turkey, acknowledged the challenges forward whereas expressing confidence within the workforce’s capacity
The Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) has positioned Nigeria in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. This units up a aggressive path for the three-time African champions as they purpose for glory in Morocco.
Chatting with BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, Osimhen admitted that the group stage wouldn’t be straightforward however stays optimistic that the workforce will carry out effectively below newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle.
2023 African Footballer of the 12 months, @victorosimhen9, is raring to play in a World Cup with #Nigeria.
The Napoli loanee missed the earlier 4 2026 World Cup qualifying video games with damage.#Galatasaray man talks about his ambition and expectations below new coach Eric Chellé. pic.twitter.com/ti5UIDW8BY
— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) February 23, 2025
Osimhen: AFCON Will Not Be Simple, However We Are Prepared
Talking on the character of African soccer, the previous LOSC Lille ahead has revealed that the AFCON match is stuffed with surprises.
“It’s not gonna be straightforward. Identical to everyone knows, that is African soccer, that is AFCON. You may get numerous surprises. However we’re going to take every sport because it comes.”
Osimhen additionally revealed that he has already been in communication with Chelle and is raring to work below the Malian tactician, who will take cost of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers in March earlier than main the workforce to AFCON.
“We have now a brand new coach [Eric Chelle]. I spoke with him a few instances, and I do know the sort of targets he has set for the gamers. I’m wanting ahead to the primary coaching of the sport [against Rwanda] so we are able to additionally really feel his presence,” Osimhen added.
Tremendous Eagles Eye a Sturdy Begin Beneath Chelle
Nigeria’s first aggressive take a look at below Chelle will are available in March after they face Rwanda and Zimbabwe within the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. These matches will enable the brand new coach to evaluate his squad earlier than AFCON 2025.
With Osimhen probably main the assault, the Tremendous Eagles will purpose for a robust marketing campaign in Morocco as they search so as to add a fourth AFCON title to their trophy gallery.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed observe document in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars akin to William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Vivid Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and plenty of others. He has additionally made a big affect in breaking switch information tales.
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