The last time Nigeria won the African Cup of Nations was back in 1994 and they also wowed the world at the World Cup same year. The team's captain was Stephen Keshi and he is now in charge of the Super Eagles at South Africa.
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In an exclusive chat at the team's Faro, Portugal camp Keshi believes that the potential in this team is good enough to match that of the country's last winners of the competition.
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'' Many Nigerians don't know how good this team is, I see great potentials in them and they can go places ''. He then added with a clear glint in his eyes that ''In Emenike I see a player who can be like Rashidi Yekini and Godfrey Obaobona will grow in his position''.
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Stephen Keshi as a Player and captain of Nigeria played in 5 tournaments reaching the finals in 3 of them. These experiences should come in handy.
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'' Maybe I might be able to help them handle the expectations. My playing will give me the insight in how to handle the younger players - those just starting out and making their way in the national team ''.