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Why Nigeria won't win Africa Cup of Nations – Zakuani

Former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani has expressed his pessimism that Nigeria can win the Africa Cup of Nations next year.

Gernot Rohr’s men are close to sealing a place at the continental tournament as they currently top qualification Group L table with eight points.

Nigeria played out back-to-back draws against Sierra Leone in their last qualifying games in November, including squandering a four-goal lead in one of the outings which generated a lot of criticism.

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The Super Eagles will take on the Republic Of Benin and Lesotho in their final Afcon qualifying games later this month and a win in either of the matches will ensure the three-time African champions qualify for the continental showpiece.