Kanu Nwankwo suggestions Morocco, not Nigeria, for AFCON 2025 glory
Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo has expressed doubts about Nigeria’s possibilities of successful the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as a substitute backing event hosts Morocco as the highest contenders for the title.
Despite Nigeria’s attacking depth, the Enyimba chairman believes the Atlas Lions are in prime place to raise the trophy, calling it “theirs to lose.”
In a current interview with Le Site Info, Kanu praised Morocco’s present technology of gamers, highlighting their European pedigree and technical prowess.
“Morocco has always produced great talents playing in Europe,” Kanu remarked. “But this generation is exceptional. With stars like Yassine Bounou and Achraf Hakimi, the whole team has the quality to dominate. Hosting the AFCON gives them a significant advantage.”
He additional added, “I believe the Atlas Lions will not let the opportunity slip away, especially with the tournament taking place on home soil.”
While Morocco was closely favoured within the final AFCON in Ivory Coast, they have been unexpectedly eradicated within the Round of 16 by South Africa, who went on to say bronze.
However, Kanu believes taking part in at residence in 2025 will present Morocco with the enhance they should reclaim their standing as Africa’s greatest.
Though Nigeria at the moment tops Group D within the qualifiers with seven factors following their current 1-0 win over Libya, Kanu’s feedback counsel the Super 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 residence benefit might show decisive of their quest for AFCON success.
With simply over a 12 months to go, the countdown to AFCON 2025 continues, and the Super Eagles must show Kanu fallacious if they’re to safe their fourth continental crown.
