Former Nigeria senior team coach, Sunday Oliseh, insists that the Super Eagles are among the favorites to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon early next year, Completesports.com reports.
Speaking in Abuja after the inauguration of the 10-Year Nigerian Football Development Masterplan Committee of which he is a member, the former Super Eagles skipper said those who write off the Nigerian side are doing so at their own peril.
The rescheduled 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will get underway from January 9 until February 6 2022 in Cameroon. Super Eagles are in Group D alongside Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau.
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“Nigeria should not be written off as regards winning the AFCON because we have the talents to win the trophy. Nigerians should stop underrating our team. We are one of the favourites to win the trophy,” Oliseh insisted.
“The players must rise to the occasion, and with little luck, they are capable of winning and making Nigeria proud. Don’t write the Eagles off,” he reiterated.
On the 10-year Nigerian master plan Football Development Masterplan , Oliseh said his committee will work towards getting a blueprint that will take Nigerian football to the next level and the make a better future for the nation’s football.
By Richard Jideaka, Abuja
5 Comments
Exactly. And recalling Olise and his strike, it can only be nostalgic talking of Spain vs Nig. He is always a delight to watch whether in Nigerian colors or club side. Excerpt,
https://youtu.be/YtTnQ6ZgAdc?t=14
SE list is intimidating.
Maduka Okoye
Daniel Akpeyi
Noble
Chidozie Awaziem
Jamiu Collins
Ola Aina
Kevin Akpoguma
Leon Balogun
Kenneth Omeruo
Zaidu Sanusi
Abdullahi Shehu
Wilfred Ndidi
Joe Aribo
Kelechi Iheanacho
Frank Onyeka
Alex Iwobi
Ahmed Musa
Moses Simon
Odion Ighalo
Victor Osimhen
Paul Onuachi
Chidera Ejuke
Ejuke will turn out the joker. I see him dribbling the entire liberia team.
With strikers like Nacho, Onuachu Osimen, Odion not just Ejuke, Lone Star goal tender is inside ikpekpan. Underate super eagles at your peril. Good luck guys can’t wait to enjoy the game.
Omon, you people are talking only about the strikers. I tell u, the most intimidating unit now is the mid field where the likes of Aribo, Iwobi and Ndidi are holding sway. They are ensuring that the mid field is locked against the Lone Star. Wishing SE all the best.