Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has acknowledged the formidable challenge the Super Eagles will present to the Elephants at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Scheduled to meet in their second Group C clash on January 18 at the Alhassane Quattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, the hosts will contend with the three-time champions, with Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau rounding out the group.
Drogba emphasized the competitiveness of the group, highlighting that the top two teams are assured a spot in the Round of 16. Speaking to the BBC, the legendary scorer of 65 goals for the Elephants noted, “There’s no such thing as a generous draw because all the teams deserve to be here, and they’re going to fight.
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Nigeria, boasting players like Victor Osimhen, is a formidable team. Let’s not underestimate the other two teams because surprises are always possible.”