President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed strong confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Morocco.
Nigeria will be targeting a fourth AFCON title, having narrowly missed out on victory at the last edition after losing 2–1 to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the final.
Gusau said winning the continental title would help ease the disappointment of the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and restore pride among Nigerian football supporters at home and in the diaspora.
“We have prepared the team with the objective of lifting the trophy. The World Cup miss still bites, but if we are able to win the Africa Cup of Nations, it will go a long way to assuaging the feelings of our fans at home and in the diaspora,” Gusau said.
He added that success in Morocco would also be significant for the current generation of players, providing them with a defining achievement.
“It will also be good for the present generation of Super Eagles, as they will have at least one major triumph to their name,” he noted.
Gusau further highlighted the commitment of the Nigeria Football Federation to ensuring adequate logistics and welfare support for the team, despite prevailing economic challenges.
“It has not been easy, but we have to continue to appreciate and show that we value the contributions of the players and officials at all times. They have to travel and lodge in comfort, and that is something we must always find a way to work out despite the challenges that the Federation faces,” he said.
He concluded by reaffirming his confidence in the technical crew and players to overcome recent setbacks and deliver success for Nigeria on the continental stage.
“I have confidence in the coaches and the players to turn the present gloom around and make Nigeria proud in Morocco.”
