Super eagles of nigeria must live up to expectations at the next afcon
Super eagles of nigeria must live up to expectations at the next edition of the african cup of nations (AFCON) billed for cameroon next year 2022.
The three times african champions last won the nation cup in 2013 staged in south africa with a crop of golden team that has Tournament highest goal scorer Emmanuel Emenike , then chelsea midfield mastro john obi mikel , veteran shot stopper Vicent Enyeama etc .
Since then the super eagles have only won the bronze medal , which came in the last AFCON edition in 2019.
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However , with the recent crop of players in the super eagles , all eyes are on them to make an impact in the next edition of the african cup of nations.
The eagles of nigeria are tipped to win the tournament in cameroon and Qualify for the world cup in Qatar 2022 to restore Nigeria,s lost glory with the Exit of Flying Eagles, U-23 and the Golden Eaglets from World stage.
Super eagles full team at the moment
The Eagles parades the deadly front of
Strikers : Victor Osimhen of Napoli, Kelechi lheanacho of Leicester ,Paul Onuachu of Genk , Ahmed Musa of Kano pillars.
wingers : Alex lwobi of Everton, Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal, Samuel Kalu Of Bordeaux, Henry Onyeakuru of Galastaray,
Midfielders : Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester, Ogbenekaro Etebo Of Stoke/ Fenerbahce, Jeo Aribo of Glasgow Rangers,
Defense : Leon Balogun Rangers, Troost Ekong Watford, Ola Aina Fulham, Semi Ajayi of West Brom,
Goalkeepers : Maduka Okoye of Rotterdam, Francis Uzoho Cypriots, John Noble Eyimba , Daniel Akpeyi Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa .
However the super eagles gaffer Rohr has been on a scouting tour across europe , scouting for some red hot talent to spice up the eagles team.
The super eagles of nigeria would be a team to reckon on during the next edition of the african cup of nations , as the giant of africa will be chasing their fourth Afcon trophy in cameroon.