Former Tremendous Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona has known as on the nationwide workforce 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, mentioned the frustration felt throughout the nation is legitimate however careworn that dwelling on failure will solely distract the workforce from the massive process forward.
“We should transfer on from the World Cup disappointment. The main focus now must be AFCON in Morocco,” he mentioned.
The previous Rizespor and Al-Ahli defender believes the Tremendous Eagles have the standard to win the match and that lifting the title would considerably rebuild nationwide satisfaction and restore confidence within the workforce.
“Profitable AFCON will go a great distance in restoring satisfaction, or the gamers, for the followers, and for Nigerian soccer as a complete,” he added.
Oboabona famous that the workforce should present character and unity, qualities that usually outline champions at main tournaments.
He mentioned 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 will probably create the momentum we want transferring ahead,” he defined.
He urged the gamers to strategy the match with seriousness, starvation, and the mentality of a workforce keen to jot down a brand new chapter after latest setbacks.
“The boys should keep centered and provides every thing. This can be a probability to redeem themselves,” he mentioned.
Oboabona additionally appealed to followers to stay supportive and optimistic, saying the nationwide workforce thrives on unity and positivity from the Nigerian public.
“Nigerians ought to hold believing. With the appropriate perspective and help, the Tremendous Eagles can obtain one thing large in Morocco,” he concluded.
