Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, has expressed strong belief that Nigeria are well prepared to reclaim the Africa Cup of Nations title at the 2025 tournament.
The Atalanta forward spoke against the backdrop of the Super Eagles’ painful failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following their penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the final playoff held in Rabat, Morocco.
In an interview with Elegbete TV Sports, Lookman stressed that quality performances and unity within the squad will be crucial if Nigeria are to make a real impact at AFCON.
“Exciting. Obviously another competition for us to go out there and prove ourselves once again, so it’s a pleasure to have that pressure on us again. We are happy to be here.
“The reality of that is disappointing for all of us and the nation. Hopefully we can use that pain into something positive, and turn it into something powerful to drive us. I don’t know the future, if the future will come. Right now I am focused on performing and helping the team in Morocco and hopefully bring glory back home.
“Last time, we came so close in Abidjan, but we didn’t win, so keeping that togetherness, unity that we have in the squad is an important thing for us, to keep us going. We have to show quality in games, show togetherness in our fight and we have that. Once that all comes together, things will be great.”
Lookman added that the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup could serve as motivation for the squad, as they aim to channel that frustration into success at the continental tournament.
