Awaziem Eyes AFCON Win After World Cup Miss
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Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem says winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations would help Nigeria recover from the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria failed to qualify after losing on penalties to DR Congo in the final playoff.
Awaziem urged the team to move past the setback and channel their energy into securing the AFCON title for the country and its supporters. Speaking to FC Nantes’ website, he said correcting the World Cup “mistake” is now his biggest motivation.
He also hopes to make Nigeria’s final squad for the tournament, where the Super Eagles will open their campaign against Tanzania on December 23 in Fez.
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Published on December 4, 2025
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