AFCON ‘23: Napoli’s Victor Osimhen says Nigeria has talents to deliver in Côte d’Ivoire

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have what it takes to win the delayed 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, says Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Nigeria is drawn in Group A with hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau…

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen says Nigeria’s Super Eagles have what it takes to win the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’ivoire.

Speaking at a dinner organised to celebrate his award as Africa’s best player at the team’s training base in Abu Dhabi on Friday night, Osimhen charged his team to give their best in delivering the title.

The Napoli of Italy forward said he believes in the team, stressing that they have a bunch of talented players to execute the job.

Osimhen, who is the highest goal scorer in the qualifying rounds, is featuring in his second continental championship after making his debut in 2019 in Egypt, where Nigeria came third.

The Super Eagles last won the AFCON 10 years ago and are among the favourites including Senegal, the defending champions, Egypt, host nation, Côte d’Ivoire, among others.

The 2023 AFCON, which will be decided in Côte d’Ivoire will run from January 13 to February 11, 2024.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are drawn in Group A with hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau.