AFCON 2023: Odegbami Urges NFF To Shield Super Eagles From Distractions

AFCON 2023: Odegbami Urges NFF To Shield Super Eagles From Distractions

Segun Odegbami, a former Super Eagles winger and AFCON 1980 champion, has advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure that the Super Eagles remain focused and undistracted ahead of their upcoming showdown with the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire…..CONTINUE READING

The final match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Abidjan on Sunday, will see Jose Peseiro’s squad vying for the coveted title.

Odegbami emphasized the importance of providing a protective shield around the team to prevent any disruptions or distractions in the lead-up to the crucial match.

Drawing on an anecdote about a triathlon athlete who stumbled just before the finish line, allowing another competitor to seize victory, Odegbami stressed the significance of maintaining focus until the very end.

He urged the NFF to refrain from permitting any unnecessary distractions around the team in the days leading up to the match, emphasizing the need for the players to concentrate and remain steadfast in their preparation efforts.

Odegbami stressed that frivolous visits to the team camp should be avoided, allowing the players to fully concentrate on the task at hand and approach the match with unwavering determination.