AFCON: Bring it home, Mikel charges Eagles
AFCON 2025: John Obi Mikel Urges Super Eagles to Win Title in Morocco
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has urged Nigeria’s national team to go all the way and win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to hold in Morocco, according to www.cjsoftflix.com.
The former Chelsea midfielder made the call shortly after Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, unveiled his final 28-man squad for the tournament on Thursday.
Nigeria, three-time African champions, will be aiming to secure a fourth continental crown next month, following a challenging period that saw the team fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Final Squad Breakdown
Coach Chelle had earlier released a 55-man provisional squad two weeks ago before trimming it down to meet the official deadline for final team submissions.
The final list includes several new faces hoping to earn their international debuts, while some notable names were left out.
- Christantus Uche
- Maduka Okoye
- Tolu Arokodare
The exclusion of these high-profile players has sparked discussions among fans and analysts ahead of the tournament.
Mikel Sends Strong Message to Super Eagles
Mikel, who played a key role in Nigeria’s historic AFCON 2013 triumph, reacted to the squad announcement via his Instagram page, offering a short but powerful message of encouragement.
“Bring it home lads,” the former midfielder wrote.
Nigeria Still Among Tournament Favourites
Despite recent struggles and a tendency to underperform against supposedly weaker opponents, Nigeria remains one of the favourites heading into the tournament.
The Super Eagles have also built a reputation for rising to the occasion when expectations are low — a pattern seen in the last AFCON edition, where they reached the final against all odds.
With a blend of experienced stars and emerging talents, the team could once again surprise the continent and lift the AFCON trophy for the fourth time.
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