NFF president confident of Super Eagles’ success at AFCON
By Tosin Omojola –
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has expressed his confidence in the Super Eagles to perform strongly at the African Nations Cup holding in Morocco.
The Nigerian team arrived in Fes on Thursday for the tournament, where they will compete in Group C alongside Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Speaking ahead of the start of the three-time African champions’ campaign, the NFF boss expressed confidence in the Eric Chelle-led side’s ability to excel in the African football showpiece.
“We have prepared the team with the objective of lifting the trophy. The FIFA World Cup miss still bites, but if we are able to win the Africa Cup of Nations, it will go a long way to assuaging the feelings of our fans at home and in the diaspora. It will also be good for the present generation of Super Eagles, as they will have at least one major triumph to their name,” Gusau said.
Gusau’s administration has worked to maintain high standards in travel, accommodation, and other logistics for the team, despite challenging times and a downturn in the global economy.
“It has not been easy, but we must continue to appreciate and show that we value the contributions of the players and officials at all times. They have to travel and lodge in comfort, and that is something we must always find a way to provide despite the challenges the Federation faces,” he added.
“I have confidence in the coaches and the players to turn the present gloom around and make Nigeria proud in Morocco,” Gusau concluded.
