Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has said the team cannot afford to miss the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament ini Morocco.
Troost-Ekong said this on Thursday, as the Eagles are set to face the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in back-to-back fixtures in the 2025 AFCON qualification series. The Eagles who are top of Group D on four points from two games, will host Libya at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, with the return leg scheduled for October 15.
During a chat with reporters at the team’s camp, in preparation for the game against Libya, Troost-Ekong said the players are fully focused ahead of the clash.
“We want to be at the AFCON next year. We cannot afford to miss the tournament in Morocco. We are working hard, players, coaches, officials, everyone and we will achieve our dream,” he said.
Troost-Ekong also dismissed any chance of a Libyan upset.
“No, no, no, there won’t be any chance of them pulling us down. We’ll win, we’ll get the three points, but we know it will be difficult against the Libyans.”
The central defender further said he and his teammates want to maintain their winning form.
“We want to continue what we did before in the opening two matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. If you ask me, I will tell you that we are on the right path,” he said.
