Super Eagles defender, Jamilu Collins, is upbeat the team can win a fourth title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
The three-time champions ended their qualifying campaign with an emphatic 6-0 victory against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo on Sunday.
The West Africans were bundled out in the Round of 16 by Tunisia at the last edition of the competition in Cameroon.
Collins is, however, confident they can conquer the rest of the continent this time around.
“I strongly believe we can win the trophy in Cote d’Ivoire. We started well the last time in Cameroon, but unfortunately, we couldn’t go far,” the Cardiff City star said.
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“Next year in Cote d’Ivoire, we want things to be better. We will be aiming for the trophy and I strongly believe we can win it.”
The 2023 AFCON will run from January 13 to February 11, 2024.
Meanwhile, Jose Peseiro’s side will be among the 24 teams that will fight for honours at the 2023 AFCON finals which will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire.
The three-time champions were knocked out in the Round of 16 in Cameroon 2021.
Collins however believes the Super Eagles can go all the way this time around.
“I strongly believe we can win the trophy in Cote d’Ivoire. We started well the last time in Cameroon, but unfortunately we couldn’t go far,” the Cardiff City star told Completesports.com.
“Next year in Cote d’Ivoire, we want things to be better. We will be aiming for the trophy and I strongly believe we can win it.
“It’s not going to be an easy task but we will work hard to achieve our objective.”