The Digest:
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has declared Nigeria’s intention to “go to war” in pursuit of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to channel the pain of recent disappointments into a triumphant campaign in Morocco. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s opener against Tanzania, the Napoli forward affirmed his belief in the squad and coaching staff, vowing to give everything to “actualise the dream” of lifting Nigeria’s fourth continental trophy.
Key Points:
- Osimhen acknowledged the lingering disappointment from last month’s World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo
- He emphasized a renewed collective hunger and self-belief within the team
- Nigeria enters the tournament as the fifth favorite in some power rankings, carrying modest external expectations
- The three-time champions open their Group C campaign against Tanzania in Fès on December 23
- Osimhen stressed that no opponent will be underrated, despite Nigeria’s favored status
- He highlighted unity with coach Eric Chelle and the entire technical crew
- The striker framed the tournament as a series of battles, starting with the first “war” on Tuesday
- His comments aim to rally a fanbase skeptical after inconsistent recent performances
Sources: Complete Sports, Score Nigeria
