Egwuekwe Urges Super Eagles to Avoid Past Qualifying Errors
Azubuike Egwuekwe, a former Nigeria defender and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, warned the Super Eagles to approach their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign with seriousness to avoid repeating the mistakes that led to their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made these remarks on Monday evening as the Super Eagles began their camp in Ikot Ekpene ahead of their opening match against Madagascar on September 25, 2026.
Egwuekwe attributed Nigeria's World Cup failure to a lack of seriousness in the early qualifiers and underestimating opponents. He urged the team to respect all opponents in their group, including Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and Tanzania, and to treat each match as crucial for qualification.
The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L qualifier on September 29, 2026. The 2027 AFCON will be co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania from June 19 to July 17, 2027, with 24 teams participating.
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