Johnny EdwardSuper Eagles captain Mikel Obi has admitted that winning the Egypt 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be tough for the former champions, reports Sports Extra. Nigeria’s senior national team are making their 18th AFCON appearance after missing out on the last two editions of the tournament held in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Having won the 2013 edition in South Africa, the former Chelsea midfielder is aware of the enormous task of repeating the feat in Egypt but remains confident the Eagles are ready for the battle. “We all are aware of what is at stake,” Mikel, who is poised for his fifth AFCON appearance with Nigeria was quoted as saying in a media statement from the Communications Department of the Nigeria Football Federation. “This tournament will not be child’s play or a stroll in the park for any team, but we are ready.

Source: Punch June 19, 2019 03:56 UTC