"AFCON triumph will appease fans after World Cup heartbreak" - Gusau
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) expressed his belief in the team to deliver in the North African kingdom, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Nigeria’s arrival in Fés on Thursday evening, aboard a chartered flight from their final training camp in Cairo, signaled the reality of a stout challenge for a fourth continental title as the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals commence in the Kingdom of Morocco on Sunday.
“We have prepared the team with the objective of lifting the trophy. The FIFA 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.
"It will also be good for the present generation of Super Eagles as they will have at least one major triumph to their name.”
Gusau’s administration has done remarkably well to maintain the very best standards in travel, accommodation and other logistics for the team, despite challenging times and downturn in the global economy.
“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 convenience, and that is something we must always find a way to work out despite the challenges that the Federation faces.
“I have confidence in the coaches and the players that we have to turn the present gloom around and make Nigeria proud in Morocco.”
By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
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