Former Fortuna Dusseldorf and Nigeria defender, Abiodun Olugbemiga Obafemi, has revealed the Super Eagles are no longer highly reverred by their African opponents like they used to be, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Super Eagles sealed qualification to the AFCON 2025 Morocco tournament with a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Benin at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, but the performance of the team was rather lacklustre, causing a stir among the fans.
The following game didnt help the reputation of the team either, as they lost to Rwanda for the first time in history, despite going in front first.
Obafemi, who was a part of the Nigerian football team that won an Olympic gold medal in 1998, revealed the inconsistent performances of the three-time AFCON winners has seen their opponents lose the fear they once had for the Nigerian team.
Nigeria will play against Rwanda in March 2025, with a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup up for grabs for both sides.
