Former Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper Greg Etafia has issued a strong declaration forward of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, insisting that Nigeria has run out of excuses and should win the match to repay the nation after years of soccer disappointment.
Etafia, identified for his outspoken nature and excessive requirements, mentioned the Tremendous Eagles owe the nation a second of redemption following consecutive failures to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
“Nigeria has to win AFCON 2025. That’s what the gamers owe the nation after every thing that has occurred,” he mentioned emphatically.
With the match kicking off 21 December 2025, Etafia burdened that the time for excuses and half-measures is over, including that Nigeria’s squad is proficient sufficient to go all the way in which if correctly supported and well-prepared.
“We’ve got the gamers. We’ve got the standard. What we want now’s complete dedication and 0 errors,” he said.
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The previous South Africa-based shot-stopper positioned duty not solely on the gamers but additionally firmly on the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF), urging the federation to supply the staff with each obligatory instrument to succeed.
“The NFF should give full help. Every thing the staff wants must be offered. No distractions, no tales, no last-minute points,” Etafia warned.
He added that administrative lapses, logistical issues, and poor planning have repeatedly sabotaged Nigeria’s possibilities at main tournaments, and such failures must not ever repeat themselves in Morocco.
“We can’t afford careless errors once more. Nigeria has suffered sufficient disappointment,” he emphasised.
Etafia additionally mentioned the teaching crew should set excessive requirements, implement self-discipline, and be certain that solely gamers who present starvation and readiness make the ultimate squad.
“You should take gamers who wish to win, who will battle for 90 minutes. AFCON calls for warriors, not passengers,” he famous.
He concluded with a rallying name to each followers and officers, stressing that the whole soccer ecosystem should work in unity.
“Nigeria deserves this AFCON. Everybody, gamers, coaches, NFF, and followers, should give every thing. There isn’t any room for failure this time.”
