The Digest:
Former Ghana star Asamoah Gyan has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles as strong contenders to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy, placing them alongside holders Côte d’Ivoire and hosts Morocco in a three-way battle for continental glory.
Key Points:
- Asamoah Gyan named Nigeria among his top three favourites for AFCON 2025
- The ex-Ghana striker included Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco as other strong contenders
- Nigeria lost 2-1 to Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the last edition
- Super Eagles are aiming for a fourth AFCON title in Morocco this December
- Nigeria is in Group C with Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda
- Their opening match is against Tanzania on December 23 in Fez
- Gyan made the statement during the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat
Sources: Complete Sports
