Suddenly, suddenly, the questions are beginning to erupt! Suddenly, Nigerians are beginning to believe that the Super Eagles can go on to win tbe AFCON 2023.
The first knockout game, and coming up against one of the heavyweight in African football, — Cameroon team, this team prevailed.
That they actually scored two goals in open play against Rigobert Song’s side. Wow!
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You have to give Jose Peseiro his flowers for creating such a defence, for creating the belief.
One of the greatest teams in the region, Cameroon who have won the tournament 5 previous times were undone here.
Nigerians would celebrate as the team though not playing to their best, was solid defensively!
It was also obvious that the strikers are now playing for each other. Most especially with Osimhen assist to Lookman.
The team gets more motivated especially with some of their rivals bound to fall out of the competition.
After qualification, the Nigerian team would play Angola, who have never won the competition before.
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The Super Eagles would be hoping to dominate, but as we have always known, the AFCON is not an easy one to predict.
See you on Friday by 6pm, when Nigeria play Angola. For now, enjoy the feel.
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