Tremendous Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo has expressed doubts about Nigeria’s probabilities of successful the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as an alternative backing match hosts Morocco as the highest contenders for the title.
Regardless of Nigeria’s attacking depth, the Enyimba chairman believes the Atlas Lions are in prime place to carry the trophy, calling it “theirs to lose.”
In a latest interview with Le Web site Data, Kanu praised Morocco’s present era of gamers, highlighting their European pedigree and technical prowess.
“Morocco has at all times produced nice skills taking part in in Europe,” Kanu remarked. “However this era is outstanding. With stars like Yassine Bounou and Achraf Hakimi, the entire workforce has the standard to dominate. Internet hosting the AFCON provides them a major benefit.”
He additional added, “I imagine the Atlas Lions won’t let the chance slip away, particularly with the match going down on house soil.”
Whereas Morocco was closely favoured within the final AFCON in Ivory Coast, they have been unexpectedly eradicated within the Spherical of 16 by South Africa, who went on to say bronze.
Nevertheless, Kanu believes taking part in at house in 2025 will present Morocco with the enhance they should reclaim their standing as Africa’s finest.
Although Nigeria at the moment tops Group D within the qualifiers with seven factors following their latest 1-0 win over Libya, Kanu’s feedback recommend the Tremendous Eagles will want greater than their attacking firepower to problem for the title.
Walid Regragui’s Moroccan aspect will face robust competitors from groups like Nigeria, however the house benefit may show decisive of their quest for AFCON success.
With simply over a 12 months to go, the countdown to AFCON 2025 continues, and the Tremendous Eagles should show Kanu unsuitable if they’re to safe their fourth continental crown.