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Kaita urges Eagles to turn W’Cup heartbreak into AFCON drive against Nigeria

Kaita urges Eagles to turn W’Cup heartbreak into AFCON drive against Nigeria

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sani Kaita has urged Nigeria to use the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as motivation in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. He wants his team to turn their World Cup setback into an AFCON drive, boosting confidence ahead of the tournament qualifying process.

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Former Super Eagles midfielder Sani Kaita has urged Nigeria to use the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as motivation in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Kaita believes that the team's experience from the World Cup will help them to learn and grow, ultimately driving them forward towards the AFCON qualification process. The former midfielder hopes that the team can channel their W'Cup pain into a strong performance in the upcoming tournament.

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