Former Nigerian star Victor Ikpeba believes the Super Eagles have what it takes to win AFCON 2025 if they prepare well and play as a united team.
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has expressed strong belief in Nigeria’s ability to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that success will depend on teamwork and adequate preparation rather than individual brilliance.
What Ikpeba said
Speaking during an interview on Brila FM, the ex-Monaco striker highlighted the quality within the current Super Eagles squad but stressed that collective effort remains the key to lifting the trophy.
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“We have the players that can win the Africa Cup of Nations, no doubt about it,” Ikpeba said.
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While acknowledging Nigeria’s abundance of individual stars, the former African Footballer of the Year emphasised that unity and discipline must define the team’s approach throughout the tournament.
“All we need to do is to ensure they have enough preparation and play as a team. We have individual talents, but the team must play as a unit from the group stages to the final. If they do that, we will lift the trophy,” he added.
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Nigeria, three-time AFCON champions, are among the favourites in Morocco and will be aiming to bounce back after narrowly missing out on the title in the previous edition.
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