Eguavoen Coy On Wining 2021 AFCON, Ready For Any Team In Last 16
By Ebube Dike
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has remained humble in expectations as he refused to declare that Nigeria can win the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Cameroon, www.bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.
Nigeria booked their passage into the Round of 16 after two wins in two matches in Group D and displaying what is regarded as the best football in the tournament so far.
Many have tagged the Eagles as “the team to beat” in the tournament but Eguavoen is not carried away by pundits dispositions
Hé believes that all 24 teams in the competition are potential winners adding that for any team to win the trophy, they must be ready to beat the best teams as well.
“There are 24 teams here and there are chances for teams to make it to the second round.
“Every team at this tournament is good enough to win this trophy, whoever comes our way we will be ready to play them.
“Whoever wants to be champions must be ready to play any team.”
The Eagles will face one of the third-place teams from Group B, E, or F in the round of 16 in Garoua.