Leon Balogun insists the Super Eagles can claim the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.. The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to hosts Cote in the final of the last edition of the competition.. Nigeria last tasted success on the continent twelve years ago in South Africa.. Balogun however believed that the three-time champions must show ambition, and confidence in their quest to win the title.. Read Also:Havertz Set To Be Out For Rest Of Season With Hamstring Injury. “The AFCON, well, it’s a tournament,” Balogun told Flashscore.com.. “You want to win. Every team that comes there, comes there with ambition.”. “So, yes, you have to take it for what it is. If they want to be the champions of Africa, (Nigeria) probably have a point to prove after the last AFCON.”. “So, you have to go there with a lot of ambition, a lot of confidence, but also with a clear plan.. “And this clear plan will certainly also be necessary for the World Cup qualifiers, because we are in a precarious situation where we cannot afford to lose points.”. “Therefore, maximum concentration and the highest level of performance are required.”. By Adeboye Amosu
