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Osimhen Aspires AFCON Triumph to End Eagles’ 11-Year Drought

Despite personal success, Osimhen reflects on the heartbreak of the 1-1 draw with Ghana that dashed their 2022 World Cup hopes.

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Victor Osimhen, recently named African Player of the Year, aspires to break Nigeria’s 11-year AFCON title drought, aiming to turn the disappointment of World Cup qualification failure into joy for Nigerian supporters.

Despite personal success, Osimhen reflects on the heartbreak of the 1-1 draw with Ghana that dashed their 2022 World Cup hopes.

Now, he sees winning the biennial Cup of Nations as the remedy, emphasizing the squad’s capability and determination to make amends.

Nigeria, grouped with Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea, eyes a strong performance to secure a knockout-stage spot and redeem past setbacks.

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