A former Super Eagles head coach Austin Egueavoen remains upbeat that the national team is one of the best in the world npflupdates.com reports.
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Egueavoen who coaches the Super Eagles at the last AFCON in Cameroon made the statement during an interview with popular newspaper Guardian Nigeria.
“The country failed to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, but the Super Eagles bounced back immediately by qualifying for the 2024 African Cup of Nations with a game to spare.
The 58-year-old spoke highly of the players in the national team. He confirmed that the players are committed honouring every clarion call that comes to their doorstep.
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“The players have shown commitment by honouring every match they are invited to represent the Nation. Also, the Super Falcons, despite not winning the last Women Nations Cup title, went to the World Cup and surprised the whole world by beating big teams and contending well with their opponents in the round of 16 at the Women World Cup,” he continued.
He also reminisced on the glorious days of the various categories of the national team. The former Super Eagles defender, acknowledged the the various successful outings and achievements of Nigerian players both home and abroad.
“Nigeria’s senior and junior national teams have won major African and world football titles over the years. Recently, Victor Osimhen and Assisat Oshoala were
nominated for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award, which shows that Nigerian football has come of age.
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“At 63 years, Nigeria’s national teams and players are discussed in a positive light. They make headlines in major media outlets globally which shows that the nation’s football is not dwindling,” he said
In his opinion, Nigeria “have to build on what is on ground to continue moving high. Our grassroots football development must keep growing. I wish Nigerians happy Independence anniversary.”
