Former Nigeria coach, Christian Chukwu, has tipped the team for success at the African Nations Championship, saying the Super Eagles team B will replicate the success the team A had at Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.
Nigeria are in the same group with hosts South Africa, Mali and Mozambique and will play their group game against the West Africans on the opening day of the tournament, January 11.
It will be Nigeria’s first appearance at the competition after missing out on the first two editions in 2009 and 2011.
Chukwu told the News Agency of Nigeria on the telephone on Monday that in spite of the Eagles’ first appearance at the tournament, they have stand a good chance as bookmakers’ favourites.
“I believe we have assembled a very good team that will contend strongly for the trophy but they will need to work very hard to achieve that,” the former Nigeria captain said.
“I think winning the trophy is a 50-50 thing. Yes, we are making our first appearance but I believe we also have all it takes to perform well.”
He also commended the team’s technical crew and the Nigeria Football Federation for engaging the team in some friendly matches that would enhance their performance.
He said, “I think they are on track, especially with the number of friendly matches they have played so far.
“The team’s performance has been improving, the technical crew and all stakeholders are doing a good job in assisting the team prepare well.”
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