A former national team player has criticized the current squad's mentality ahead of a major tournament. Ex-Nigeria international Garba Lawal doubts the Super Eagles possess the required character or fighting spirit to win the Africa Cup of Nations. He made these comments as the team prepares for its opening match against Tanzania in Morocco.
Lawal, who played in four continental tournaments during his career, stated the players represent a special generation but lack the necessary intangibles for a championship run. His assessment comes with Nigeria still feeling the sting of failing to qualify for the next World Cup. The team enters this competition as the runner-up from the last edition, having lost the final to the Ivory Coast.
Lawal, who played in four continental tournaments during his career, stated the players represent a special generation but lack the necessary intangibles for a championship run. His assessment comes with Nigeria still feeling the sting of failing to qualify for the next World Cup. The team enters this competition as the runner-up from the last edition, having lost the final to the Ivory Coast.
