The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has positioned Nigeria in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Following the announcement, two Tremendous Eagles legends, Joseph Yobo and Victor Ikpeba, have shared their views on the group and Nigeria’s possibilities within the match.
Yobo: ‘We Can Win in Morocco’
Former Tremendous Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, admitted that Nigeria had been “unfortunate” in earlier tournaments however stays looking forward to the 2025 version, which shall be held in Morocco. Yobo, who was a part of the staff that reached the ultimate within the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, expressed his perception that Nigeria’s present squad has the potential to go all the way in which.
“We have been very unfortunate to not win in Côte d’Ivoire,” Yobo mentioned in an interview. “If we will construct on that momentum, we’ve got an actual probability of going additional and hopefully successful the title in Morocco.”
Yobo identified the power of the present squad, emphasizing the stable understanding among the many gamers. “We now have an excellent crop of younger gamers who’ve been collectively for a while now. The staff’s chemistry shouldn’t be an issue,” he added.
Looking forward to the 2025 match, Yobo stays assured that the Tremendous Eagles have what it takes to elevate the AFCON trophy as soon as once more, following their close to success within the final version.
Ikpeba: ‘The Draw Is Honest, However We Should Respect All Groups’
Victor Ikpeba, one other former Nigerian worldwide, had a extra measured tackle the draw. Describing Nigeria’s group as “honest,” Ikpeba acknowledged that whereas Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania are powerful opponents, the Tremendous Eagles are able to progressing from the group stage.
“I feel the draw is honest when in comparison with a few of the different teams,” Ikpeba instructed SuperSport. “We now have the expertise and high quality to get out of this group, however we should not take any staff evenly. Even the so-called smaller groups have made nice progress, as we noticed on the final AFCON.”
Ikpeba additionally urged the Tremendous Eagles to respect their opponents, warning that complacency may result in issues. “All groups on this competitors shall be aggressive, and we should method every match with the seriousness it deserves,” he mentioned.
Tunisia, the 2004 AFCON champions, will present a big problem, whereas each Uganda and Tanzania will look to make their mark within the match. Regardless of this, Ikpeba believes Nigeria’s pedigree, with three AFCON titles, provides them a bonus within the group.
Trying Forward to AFCON 2025
The 2025 AFCON will kick off on December 21, 2025, with the match culminating within the remaining on January 18, 2026. After their heartbreaking loss within the 2023 remaining, the Tremendous Eagles shall be desperate to go one step additional and declare a fourth continental title.
As Yobo and Ikpeba have each emphasised, Nigeria has the expertise to succeed, however they need to construct on their previous experiences and respect each opponent they face in Morocco.
