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Taiwo Awoniyi is optimistic that the Super Eagles can reverse their current losing streak in time for the next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Nottingham Forest star have not played for the Super Eagles for some time now following his injury problem; his most recent game was a November World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho.
Dating back to their loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final in February, the three-time African champions have only won once in their previous five games.
They won a friendly match against Ghana in March, lost a friendly match against Mali in the same month, and then lost to Benin and drew 1-1 with South Africa in June's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying round.
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10:52 - 05.09.2024
Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles star arrives Nigeria, set to link up with squad in Uyo
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has landed in Nigeria ahead of the AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
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13:20 - 02.09.2024
'For what he has done for the world, he deserves the best' - Awoniyi declares support for Osimhen
Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi will reunite when Nigeria host Benin Republic in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Uyo on Saturday.
Awoniyi promises a turnaround
Awoniyi has voiced faith that the Super Eagles can overcome Benin and Rwanda and turn around their previous bad performance.
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Speaking to AdemolaVictorTv on X, “Yeah, I think for us, football is our job, this is our profession and this is what we do," Awoniy said.
“I think I just want to assure all Nigerians that they should be supportive, they should try to support us.
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“I know it might not look like what they have wanted but one thing is sure, Super Eagles will always be Super Eagles but it is not just saying we are the Super Eagles, it is us proving a point that we are the Super Eagles.
“Everyone here is capable and we are ready to go for it and I just want to assure every Nigerian that we will go into that field to do all our possible best and I mean all our possible best and by God's grace, we will come out victorious.”
Meanwhile, Awoniyi has declared his support for his countryman, Osimhen, who has had a difficult summer following his transfer saga.
Awoniyi believes that Osimhen, the reigning African Player of the Year, deserves the best opportunities in his career.
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