Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has backed the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria as one of many prime favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, inserting them alongside continental giants Senegal and the host nation, Morocco.
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Wanyama, one in every of Kenya’s biggest ever gamers, mentioned that regardless of Nigeria’s current inconsistency, together with lacking out on the World Cup, the Tremendous Eagles stay too gifted and too highly effective to be neglected.
“Nigeria is all the time a favorite. They’ve the gamers, the historical past, and the mentality to problem for the trophy,” he mentioned.
The previous Tottenham midfielder defined that Nigeria’s mix of physicality, pace, and technical brilliance makes them harmful in any event scenario. He added that no nation can afford to underestimate the Tremendous Eagles as soon as the knockout stage begins.
“They’re nonetheless one of many groups to beat. Alongside Senegal and Morocco, they continue to be on the prime stage in African soccer,” he famous.
Wanyama additionally highlighted the fast development of a number of rising African nations, singling out Comoros as one of the spectacular sides lately.
“Comoros have given many groups issues. They play fearless soccer and are bettering very quick,” he mentioned.
However regardless of praising the underdogs, the Kenyan legend insisted that the AFCON title race nonetheless belongs to the standard heavyweights, with Nigeria firmly amongst them.
“African soccer is getting higher, however at AFCON, the large groups nonetheless dominate when it issues,” he added.
Wanyama believes Nigeria will method the event with further starvation after failing to qualify for the World Cup, suggesting that the frustration may function gasoline.
“Nigeria will likely be hungry. Lacking the World Cup can push them to battle even more durable at AFCON,” he concluded.
