Libya head coach, Aliou Cisse, has tipped the Super Eagles as one of the leading contenders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Nigeria is among the 24 teams heading to Morocco next month for the continental showdown.
The Super Eagles reached the final in the last edition but were edged 2-1 by hosts Cote d’Ivoire, a defeat they will be eager to avenge with a stronger push for the trophy.
Cisse, a seasoned figure in AFCON history, having led Senegal to their maiden title in 2021 and finished as runners-up in 2019, singled out Nigeria as one of five strong favourites.
“The Moroccan national team is a contender, and Senegal is also a contender, of course, and there are other teams such as Algeria, Egypt and Nigeria,” Cisse told WinWin.
“In the Africa Cup of Nations, you can’t predict who will win the title.
“You can predict who will win the World Cup, but with regard to the Africa Cup of Nations, it is very complicated, and surprises are always present.”
