With just 85 days remaining until the kick-off of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, former Nigerian International Abbey George has shared his reservations about the Super Eagles’ chances of winning the tournament.
Despite being considered one of the favorites due to the wealth of star players at their disposal, George believes the team lacks the strength to emerge as champions.
George, a former Crewe Alexandra defender, suggests that national pride may overshadow the current team’s actual capabilities, urging the need to assess their readiness for the upcoming challenge objectively.
In his analysis, he compares the current squad to the 2013 Super Eagles team, which won the AFCON.
George opines that the 2013 team, in his view, overachieved given the competition they faced, implying that the current team may not have the same level of strength and cohesion.
“Even if we magically produce a prime Vincent Enyeama and put him behind this team, I still wouldn’t back us to win the AFCON.
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I hope they prove me wrong but I doubt they will,” George expressed, highlighting his skepticism about their prospects.
Abbey George, who was a part of the Super Eagles team that secured a commendable finish in the 2004 AFCON in Tunisia, brings valuable experience and insight to his assessment of the team’s chances.
His comments underscore the importance of objectively evaluating the current squad’s abilities rather than relying solely on past achievements and star power.
As the countdown to AFCON 2023 continues, the Super Eagles will undoubtedly aim to prove George and other doubters wrong, striving to secure their fourth AFCON title and reaffirm their status as one of Africa’s football powerhouses.
The tournament promises to be an exciting spectacle, and the outcome remains uncertain until the final whistle blows in Ivory Coast.
