Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Daily Nation
Published on 2024-01-25 10:15:07
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have always carried the weight of proving that they are still one of the great footballing nations in Africa. However, despite qualifying for the Round of 16, the team’s fans were unhappy. The team’s two goals in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) were seen as gifted, coming from a penalty and an own goal, which has raised concerns about their future progress. Nigeria will face old rivals, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 on Saturday, who have also struggled in the tournament. The last time these two teams met at the same stage in the 2019 Afcon, Nigeria won 3-2. There is concern among fans that the current team is not scoring goals, with some suggesting that the attackers are not performing up to expectations. Despite the criticism, the team’s former forward defended their performance, emphasizing that winning matches is the primary focus. Fans and sports analysts alike believe that Nigeria needs to focus on scoring goals if they are to win the tournament. With the upcoming match set for Saturday in Abidjan, all eyes are on the Super Eagles to see if they can rise to the occasion and prove that they are still a force to be reckoned with in African football. The team’s coach has expressed confidence that they will deliver in the next round, and fans are hopeful that they will see an improved performance from the Super Eagles.
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