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Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has stressed the importance of a strong start for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a particular focus on their opening games.
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The 2013 AFCON winner has outlined the need for a solid start, especially in their first two group games.
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The three-time African champions have been drawn into Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
What Yobo said
Yobo revealed that the Super Eagles need to gather early points, which could set the tone for the rest of the tournament. With Tunisia being the most experienced team in the group.
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“A good start is very important. The first two games are very important. It is very, very crucial,” Yobo told ESPN.
He continued, “But the Tunisia game could be the one that decides group winners. So if we can take six points from the other two, we don’t want to chase Tunisia.”
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Nigeria’s encounter with Tunisia is expected to be the most challenging of their group stage. Tunisia is a consistent AFCON contender, with a history of strong performances in the competition.
According to Yobo, the game against Tunisia could ultimately decide which team finishes top of Group C.
Joseph Yobo lifted the African Cup of Nations as Super Eagles captain in 2013. Credit: X
“That is obviously a big game. They are an experienced side, always frequent at the AFCON. We are used to them, we have played them many times, even during my own time, and they are used to us as well. So it’s going to be a big clash. It’s the biggest game in our group,” he said.
While Tunisia may be the favourites in Group C, Yobo also pointed to the potential threat posed by the so-called underdogs, Uganda and Tanzania.
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Joseph Yobo and Adaeze Yobo reminded fans why they are one of the most admired couples in Nigerian football.
“On paper, they might be the underdogs, but we saw at the last AFCON, underdogs were pulling surprises,” Yobo remarked.
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Nigeria will kick off their AFCON campaign against Tanzania on Tuesday, December 23, in Fez.
The Super Eagles will be aiming to take full advantage of their opening match and set themselves up for a strong group stage performance.
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