Cranes of Uganda head coach Paul Put has declared his team ready for battle ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Uganda are drawn in Group C with three-time champions Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania.
The Cranes will be making their eighth appearance in Morocco.
Put Not Scared Of Super Eagles
They are not a major force in African football but Put is confident they can compete with the Super Eagles, and other teams in their group.
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“They (Super Eagles) are a perennial powerhouse. There are threats everywhere from their squad with top talent and European experience,” Put told CAFonline.
“Tunisia are highly organised, technical, tactically astute. They are hard to break down but we will see.
” For our neighbours Tanzania they are a good mix of energy and familiarity — regional derbies are never easy.
“We will respect all of them, but we are not intimidated. We will give a good account of ourselves.”
Put’s side will open their campaign at the AFCON 2025 finals against Tunisia on December 23.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Uganda is always hard to beat, and this is no exception for the Super Eagles. I believe the gaffer was the former Burkina Faso coach in 2013 when Keshi beat Burkina Faso 1-0 at the final in South Africa.
The Super Eagles should see themselves as underdogs heading to the Afcon.
Chelle should start building his team during the World Cup playoffs, as this is an opportunity to get to know his team better before the Afcon and World Cup. I believe in God that Nigeria will qualify for the World Cup and win the next Afcon. Ameen! Ire o. God bless Nigeria!!!
Okay Mr Put , at least you show some respect to both Tunisia and Nigeria, hope ur players won’t run their mouth before the tournament proper.
Chelle and the boys need start planning for the AFCON now, reason I sometimes think this playoff is kinda blessing in disguise for us bcos our yeye NFF might not organize any top class friendly for the boys.