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The Digest:

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has asserted Nigeria's readiness and determination to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stating the team's singular objective is to bring the trophy home for the first time in 13 years.

Key Points:
  • Osimhen stated winning AFCON would "mean a lot" to the entire team and the nation of Nigeria.
  • He highlighted the clear, unified message in training: "We came here to get the trophy."
  • The Napoli forward expressed his personal desire matches that of his teammates and rival nations.
  • Nigeria last won the tournament in 2013 and was defeated by Côte d'Ivoire in the 2024 final.
  • The Super Eagles face Mozambique in Fès on Monday in the knockout stage.
  • Osimhen's declaration sets a confident, ambitious tone for the crucial phase of the tournament.
  • The statement aims to rally support and solidify the team's mindset as contenders.
With the knockout storm approaching, Osimhen’s words frame Nigeria's campaign not as a hopeful quest but as a mission anchored in unwavering belief and a resolve to end a long-awaited drought.

Sources: Complete Sports Nigeria, ESPN Interview