Former Coach of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr has revealed how he sees his former side as one of the favourites to win the AFCON ahead of the quarter finals against Angola.
The Super Eagles are among the winners of the continental showpiece remaining in the last 8 as quarter finals looms on Friday.
The Nigerian team came second in Group B behind Equatorial Guinea and subsequently defeated eternal rivals Cameroon to set up a quarter final clash with Angola.
Rohr, who is currently the head coach of Benin said, “They are title favourites now but must be aware that so many favourites are already out. They have stability now putting 3 central defenders in the squad.”
Jose Peseiro decided to play 3 back in the second game against Ivory Coast as Nigeria won 1-0.
That approach ensured technical and tactical discipline as the team is yet to concede after the first game against Equatorial Guinea.
Semi Ajayi, Troost Ekong and Calvin Bassey have really given good performance for the Super Eagles so far in the tournament, with Ola Aina and Zaidu Sanusi as wing backs.
A win against Angola on Friday means the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be in the semi-final of the tournament as they set sight on their 4th continental glory this year.