Some soccer followers have warned the Tremendous Eagles to not underestimate their opponent within the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) event in Ivory Coast.
They gave the warning in separate interviews with the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) in Keffi, Keffi Native Authorities Space of Nasarawa State on Wednesday.
Umar Muhammed, Monetary Secretary of the Sports activities Writers Affiliation of Nigeria (SWAN), Nasarawa State Chapter, stated any staff that certified for the quarter-finals of the event is a possible menace that should be taken significantly.
He urged the Eagles to not look down or take Angola and different groups within the event as a right.
“On paper and within the current Federation Worldwide de Soccer Affiliation (FIFA) rankings, Nigeria is rated larger than the opposite seven groups.
“Within the sport of soccer you may't inform the end result till the ultimate whistle blows. Eagles ought to subsequently not depend on the CAF rating.
“Extra work must be achieved from this stage onwards. The Eagles shouldn’t underestimate the opposition they face, beginning with Angola. In the event that they do, they’ll pay a excessive value,” he stated.
Richard Ajegena stated the 2023 AFCON was suffering from “big killers”, including that the Tremendous Eagles shouldn’t be victims like Morocco, Egypt and Algeria, amongst others.
“This AFCON version is filled with intrigue and surprises. So the Tremendous Eagles should be very cautious. All eyes are on them.
“Earlier than the event, some groups have been categorized as minnows, however after the primary and second rounds, we have now now realized that there are not any extra minnows in African soccer.
“Nigeria should put in additional effort than what they even performed in opposition to Ivory Coast within the group stage and Cameroon within the spherical of 16 to keep away from any unrest from Angola,” he stated.
Suleiman Musa, a soccer fan, urged the Eagles to not be complacent sooner or later as they carried out so nicely and have top-of-the-line defenses within the event.
“They have to sort out Angola and another adversary with full duty, with power and renewed power.
“It’s a event stuffed with surprises in favor of the so-called small groups. So we have now to be alert and cautious whoever we play,” he stated.
