“We must correct our mistakes” — Super Eagles defender Awaziem sets 2025 AFCON title target
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Summary: This is not just about football. It’s about restoring pride. It’s about correcting a mistake that embarrassed millions. It’s about proving the Super Eagles can rise again.
With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations just days away, Super Eagles centre-back Chidozie Awaziem has delivered one of the boldest declarations from the Nigerian camp: Nigeria must win AFCON; nothing else matters.
The 2025 tournament, billed for 21 December to 18 January in Morocco, arrives at a turbulent moment for Nigerian football.
The country is still reeling from the emotional wreckage of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup twice.
After stumbling through the
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