Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu has claimed that every country participating in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, is afraid of Nigeria.
Kanu made this statement following the Super Eagles' 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast in a Group A match on Thursday.
Captain William Troost-Ekong scored a penalty, securing all three points for Nigeria at the Stade Olympique Ouattara.
With this result, Nigeria currently holds the second position in Group A with four points from two games, while Ivory Coast is in third place with three points from two games.
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Kanu Nwankwo calls Super Eagles most-feared in Africa
Kanu in a tweet via his X account, wrote: “KAN U BELIEVE IT congratulations. Every country is afraid of our dear super eagles so let’s believe we can do it.
“WELL DONE BOYS AND WELL DONE THE COACHING CREW and thanks to all that supported and pray for us @ng_supereagles
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