Former Tremendous Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona has referred to as on the nationwide staff to place the heartbreak of lacking out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup firmly behind them and redirect all their vitality towards a profitable marketing campaign on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (21 Dec 2025 – 18 Jan 2026).
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Oboabona, a key a part of Nigeria’s 2013 AFCON-winning squad, stated the frustration felt throughout the nation is legitimate however pressured that dwelling on failure will solely distract the staff from the large job forward.
“We should transfer on from the World Cup disappointment. The main target now must be AFCON in Morocco,” he stated.
The previous Rizespor and Al-Ahli defender believes the Tremendous Eagles have the standard to win the event and that lifting the title would considerably rebuild nationwide delight and restore confidence within the staff.
“Profitable AFCON will go a great distance in restoring delight, or the gamers, for the followers, and for Nigerian soccer as a complete,” he added.
Oboabona famous that the staff should present character and unity, qualities that always outline champions at main tournaments.
He stated the AFCON presents the right alternative for the squad to reset and construct momentum forward of future worldwide competitions.
“AFCON is a contemporary begin. Profitable it could possibly create the momentum we’d like shifting ahead,” he defined.
He urged the gamers to method the event with seriousness, starvation, and the mentality of a staff keen to write down a brand new chapter after latest setbacks.
“The boys should keep targeted and provides every little thing. This can be a probability to redeem themselves,” he stated.
Oboabona additionally appealed to followers to stay supportive and optimistic, saying the nationwide staff thrives on unity and positivity from the Nigerian public.
“Nigerians ought to hold believing. With the proper angle and help, the Tremendous Eagles can obtain one thing huge in Morocco,” he concluded.
