Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has apologised to Nigerians for the team’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup and has assured fans of a strong showing at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Osimhen’s remarks were shared on Sunday by CAF-accredited photojournalist Pooja via X.
Osimhen said expectations surrounding the Super Eagles were high but insisted that neither he nor his teammates were under pressure, expressing confidence in the quality within the squad.
Osimhen said, “The expectation is really high, not just within the camp but also from the Super Eagles fans all over the world. I think inasmuch as the expectation is high, there is not a single pressure among my teammates, myself and also the coach because we know the kind of quality we possess.”
Osimhen described the AFCON as an opportunity for the team to redeem itself following the disappointment after missing out on the World Cup.
“This AFCON is an opportunity for us to try to right our wrongs, to try to make the Super Eagles fans all over the world believe that there is so much more that we can give,” he said.
Osimhen also tendered an apology to Nigerians over the failed World Cup qualification.
“We’re so sorry, we have to use the opportunity to say we’re so sorry for not getting the World Cup ticket. I know the disappointment on the faces of a lot of Nigerian fans. Life has happened, so we have to keep it moving,” he said.
He, however, expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances at the tournament, stressing the need for hard work and determination.
He said, “This AFCON is an opportunity for us to do well and try to make sure that we win the tournament. Of course, it’s not going to be easy; we have to fight for every game, we have to fight for every ball. We have to try to win every game and try to see if we can get to the final, and that’s where we’ll win it.”
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