However, their inconsistencies mean nothing if you look at the players who have been selected for the assignment. As Iwobi puts it, this might be the Super Eagle’s time to win their third Afcon title after the 1982, 1994, and 2013 successes. Most of the playing unit is made up of Mamelodi Sundowns players who recently won the African Football League. The Super Eagles will have to do without Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi who had to undergo surgery on his groin. Victor Boniface also announced on Monday that he’ll not be playing for the Super Eagles during the competition due to an injury.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 13, 2024 12:07 UTC