Nigeria is dreaming of a fourth title in the history of the continent’s flagship football competition. The Eagles are in the semifinal of the Egypt 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) billed for today at the Cairo International Stadium. Nigeria’s star, Alex Iwobi spoke to CAFOnline.com on his vision of the current tournament and what he expects for Nigeria.

How do you see the current AFCON and the competing sides till now?

The competition is very good from the technical aspect and we saw many surprises as the premature exit of big guns like Egypt and Morocco. For us we have great confidence in ourselves to go till the very end and I believe we can make a great feat for our country and ourselves.

You said you were surprised seeing Egypt and Morocco crashing out early. Do you see this good for your chances in winning the title?

Actually, it was sad to see big teams leaving, especially hosts, Egypt. It’s disappointing for the supporters and the team that has many talented players. But we are not thinking this way. We have to focus on ourselves and give our best. We are confident we can go far and make Nigeria proud

What’s your ambition with Nigeria in this AFCON and beyond?

For long time now I’ve been dreaming of winning this very important title with my team. I hope we can achieve this year’s edition and even if we didn’t do that this time, we can achieve more in the future because we are a young team that includes many talents, who have a brilliant future. I’m positive we can do something great together in the coming years.

How do you feel being in Egypt, and what do you think of the organisational aspect?

This is not my first time in Egypt. It’s a beautiful country and people are just awesome and very helpful. The organisation is very good and everyone here is treating us in a friendly way. I can tell everyone to come to Egypt and enjoy his stay here. For me the AFCON organisation is amazing. Everything is available and we are very happy here.

https://www.akelicious.net/2019/07/were-confident-to-go-far-and-make.html

So shall it be

prayers no reach am

play better ball cos Algeria get better players than Nigeria

Super eagles is winning this. Naija all the way.

Young03:
prayers no reach am


play better ball cos Algeria get better players than Nigeria

Una don start again. Which kind of better players has Algeria got that's better than Nigeria's players.
You can compare their tactical play and not their players.
We clearly have better players.

Alright, all the best to the team...



BTW, Please who get better game, I wan try this be.tting of a thing today.

In some few hours time our fate will be determined...Go eagles we are soldily behind una. Nigeria will qualify with a lone goal ure free to quote me
check my signature

Go SE

We are winning 3-1

Iseee.....

Please make us proud o

You Guys should make us proud today.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKAEJ6mRgKY
Nigeria vs Algeria : 2018World Cup qualifier


How i wish they can just play my guy onyekuru in the musa position

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwLbYXVJN9k


Chukwueze must pepper them today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOPhEJBIy-4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1eYUhfb_04

Young03:
prayers no reach am


play better ball cos Algeria get better players than Nigeria

oga na fat lie...which Algeria get better players than Nigeria...una don come...

Don't you think we'll be more proud if you use all these money you're receiving to buy recharge cards and do fastest finger on nairaland?

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Oche211:

Una don start again. Which kind of better players has Algeria got that's better than Nigeria's players.
You can compare their tactical play and not their players.

they have more players in the top five league , slimani , ghoulam,riyad,brahimi , feghouli, ounas.

Go eagles

chiboy1116:
they have more players in the top five league , slimani , ghoulam,riyad,brahimi , feghouli, ounas.

and what about Nigeria?
So na local players we carry from NPFL abi?

Better play well

Young03:
prayers no reach am


play better ball cos Algeria get better players than Nigeria

That's not true. Can u even mention 5 Algerian players aside from Mahrez and Feghouli? Bad belle

Go go chukwueze and co

mayorsweet:
That's not true. Can u even mention 5 Algerian players aside from Mahrez and Feghouli? Bad belle

no Nigerian player is comparable to Mahrez sir, check the top ten goal scorers at of now, and u can see that almost 5 are from Algeria, check the number of goals conceded as of now and it will show up how strong their defence line is, Nigerian players are popular to u because u only watch Nigerian games, anyway Nigeria for the win

Nice one Iwobi

Young03:
prayers no reach am


play better ball cos Algeria get better players than Nigeria

No be only....

If only Iwobi could be consistent, he would grow to be a Legend. The guy has huge potentials.

Go for Gold Eagles

chiboy1116:
they have more players in the top five league , slimani , ghoulam,riyad,brahimi , feghouli, ounas.

Apart from marez non of those players play in the top 5 leagues
Stop misleading people

Nigeria lost. Algeria will take proper care of our madness.
Algeria 2 Vs Nigeria 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2clwWZ8Po4&t=17s

kenddys:


Apart from marez non of those players play in the top 5 leagues
Stop misleading people

Let me help him....
Gk:
Alexandre Oukidja (Metz France)

DF:
Aissa Mandi (Real Betis, Spain),
Mehdi Zeffane (Rennes, France),
Ramy Bensebaini (Rennes, France),
Rafik Halliche (Moreirense, Portugal),
Mehdi Tahrat (Lens, France)

MF:
Ismail Bennacer (Empoli, Italy),
Mehdi Abeid (Dijon, France),
Sofiane Feghouli (Galatasary, Turkey),


FW:

Adam Ounas (Napoli, Italy),
Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City, England),
Islam Slimani (Fenerbahce, Turkey),
Yacine Brahimi (Porto, Portugal)


However we are still the better side. I prefer playing Algeria than ivory Coast