Former Nigeria head coach Sunday Oliseh has named four countries as favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations currently underway in Morocco.

The former Nigeria midfielder, in a recent episode of Global Football Insights, tipped the Super Eagles, Egypt, Cameroon, and Senegal as the main title contenders for the 2025 Nations Cup.

Oliseh, who had a short stint as head coach of Nigeria between 2015 and 2016, stated that while other teams need one player to make the difference, Nigeria is blessed with Osimhen and Lookman.

“Most teams need one super player to be able to perform and to be able to lay claim to being champions. Nigeria is blessed with two. We have Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.

“I really believe the Super Eagles can win the AFCON. For the Super Eagles to lay claim to be title contenders, then we have to improve our defensive network.

“If the strikers are going to attack, they need support from the defenders and midfielders for pull-outs, crosses, and passes that you’ve been seeing very lately from [Alex] Iwobi,” he said.

The 51-year-old added why the likes of Egypt, Senegal, and Cameroon should also be considered title contenders.

“I find Egypt as one of the title contenders. They’re the most impressive team so far from a holistic point of view.

“The Cameroonians are also title contenders because they have a rejuvenated team. This team is young and aggressive. The physical investment Cameroon is exploring is unbelievable.

“They want to make a point, and defensively, the Cameroonians are solid.

“Senegal is the most mature team in this tournament so far. Sadio Mané keeps impressing me.

“People write off the Saudi league, saying it is not as physical as the European leagues, but you see a player like Sadio Mané performing at this level at his age, leading the team and still being able to be physically dominant.

“I am impressed with the way Senegal is playing, and I see them as title contenders.”

WDN