Nsofor Gives Up On AFCON

Russia-based forward Obinna Nsofor has admitted his chances of making the Nigeria squad to the AFCON are “very slim.”

Nsofor is back in Nigeria on holidays and has revealed he has not received a call-up for next year’s Nations Cup. A nagging knee injury last season ensured the former Inter Milan forward has not been involved with the Super Eagles since coach Stephen Keshi took charge last year November. “I have not received an invitation for the Nations Cup. My chances are very slim of making it to the competition,” said the Lokomotiv Moscow star.

Nsofor, who has featured at three Nations Cups – 2006, 2008 and 2010 – said he will now support the team to win a long overdue trophy in South Africa.

“I believe in the team because there is so much talent there. We just need to play with all the commitment. We need to win a trophy as it is a long time since we did that.”

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