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Nigeria has been pitched alongside 2019 hosts, Egypt, Sudan, and Guinea Bissau in the Group D of the tournament. The Super Eagles will commence their campaign in an expected tough encounter against the Pharaohs of Egypt on January 11, 2022, a match that will undoubtedly play a huge role in the confidence of both sides in the competition. Amuneke who won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia as part of a team that has been considered Nigeria’s Golden Generation, has charged the three-time African champions not to underrate any team when hostilities commence in Cameroon.
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The FIFA Under-17 World Cup-winning Nigerian coach urged the Gernot Rohr led Eagles to take each game as a final as they progress in the biggest football event in the African continent.
“On paper, the Super Eagles look pretty good to qualify from a group that consists of Egypt, Sudan, and Guinea-Bissau based on the calibre of players we have at our disposal. However, since football is not mathematics, it will be better for Gernot Rohr to prepare for each game like a Cup final without focusing too much on Egypt. I really believe the team can make Nigeria proud if they remain focused and determined as they progress from one stage to another.” Emmanuel AmunekeSource: Complete Sports Featured Image Source: Complete Sports
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