Afcon 2023: Emeka Amadi urges Super Eagles to avoid errors in Cote d’Ivoire

By Saheed Afolabi

Former Nigeria international, Emeka Amadi has tasked the men’s senior national team to avoid errors as they vie for their fourth trophy of the 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

The Super Eagles are competing in their 20th edition and in search of their fourth continental crown but must advance to he knockout from Group A, edging hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau.

And the former U17 World Cup winning assistant coach Amadi is optimistic about the Super Eagles winning the 2023 AFCON, while urging the players to raise their game.

“After over one year as coach of the Super Eagles, I believe that Peseiro and his squad of players are primed to deliver Nigeria’s fourth AFCON trophy in Cote d’Ivoire,” Amadi told Complete Sports.

“Players for players, I think we rank among the best in Africa and if the boys rise to the occasion, we can win the Cup.

At this stage, we should not be analysing or criticising the list of players selected by the coach, we shall muster support and encourage the players and officials to deliver.

“One certain thing is that every team will raise their game when they face the Super Eagles, so the boys must raise their game irrespective of the opponent. The Super Eagles must, first of all, be at their very best to emerge from their Group A which includes host Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau, and reach the knockout stage. There should be no room for errors. Any mistake in the Second Round could be costly, so they must be careful.

“I believe that the Super Eagles can win AFCON 2023 if our boys show enough hunger for the trophy. The players must show the Naija spirit of never giving up to realise our collective dream. It is a big task but we can win it if they have a huge appetite to win. It is going to be one of the toughest AFCON outings in recent years.”