“Things have changed” – Super Eagles warned against complacency ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Ex-Super Eagles defender Tajudeen Disu has warned the Nigerian Football team against underrating their opposition ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Afrik Foot reports.

The Super Eagles have claimed medals in their previous two AFCON outings, but a niggling factor that kept them from qualifying for the World Cup has now been pointed out.

Nigeria failed to beat Zimbabwe, Lesotho and South Africa twice, ultimately costing them a place in the Mundial, and Disu has warned the same could happen if they’re complacent in the AFCON qualifiers.

Super Eagles warned ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Eric Chelle’s men have been drawn into Group L of the qualifiers, alongside Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau, and Disu warned that there are no longer minnows in African football.

“They should prepare very well and be ready for every match,” he said in an interview with Footy Africa.

“There are no easy teams anymore in African football.

“These countries are no longer afraid when they play Nigeria. It was different before.

“In those days, if you came to Nigeria, you already felt beaten. And when Nigeria travelled away, opponents were under pressure because of our reputation.

“But things have changed now because other countries know Nigerian football is not what it used to be.

“The players must go there, do their best and represent the country well. From what I have seen recently, I don’t think we have much of a chance, but I still wish them the very best,” Disu concluded.

The AFCON qualifiers kick off in September, but the fixtures are yet to scheduled by CAF.