The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria have been tipped to win the continuing 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco as a result of they’ve ‘essentially the most dependable attacking pressure,’ Sports247 experiences.
This verdict was handed by the technical director of Burkina Faso, Vincenzo Alberto Annese, who identified that the presence of Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s assault is a really potent weapon for the Eagles.
Though he admitted the Eagles are inclined to battle if Osimhen is off type or changed on account of damage, Annese harassed that the Nigerian squad has confirmed up to now at AFCON 2025 to be extra dependable than different pre-competition favourites.
He talked about Cote d’Ivoire, Tunisia, DR Congo and Zambia as international locations that entered the continuing competitors as groups to look at however have now fallen by the wayside.
Conversely, Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Algeria on Saturday took the Eagles into the semi-finals and simply two matches away from successful a fourth continental title, which Annese believes they’re able to reaching.
Eric Chelle’s males now have to beat the host nation, Morocco this Wednesday as a way to attain Sunday’s last in opposition to both Senegal or Egypt, however Annese hinted that the Nigerian squad may even go all the way in which to the trophy, with Osimhen main their historic cost.
Annese advised Corriere dello Sport of Italy, “Nigeria have an excellent attacking pressure. They’re among the many prime groups, however I feel they’re extra dependable. The Tremendous Eagles have Osimhen, who, for me, is the strongest centre ahead within the event.”
