#AFCON23: “This Is The Time To Bring Trophy Back Home” – Samuel Chukwueze Gear Up For Final Showdown Against Hosts

South Africa’s defender #6 Aubrey Modiba (C) fights for the ball with Nigeria’s midfielder #8 Frank Onyeka (L) and Nigeria’s forward #11 Samuel Chukwueze during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 semi-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP) (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Samuel Chukwueze, the standout winger for the Nigerian national team, addressed the press with a tone of determined focus rather than jubilant celebration.

The Super Eagles clinched a tense 4-2 victory on penalties to secure their spot in the final showdown against the host nation, Cote dโ€™Ivoire, scheduled for Sunday, the 11th of this month, Sports247 reports.

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Reflecting on the pivotal win, Chukwueze emphasized the teamโ€™s immediate shift from revelry to recovery, highlighting the paramount importance of regaining physical and mental composure ahead of the daunting final encounter.

โ€œNo, I think we are not in a celebration mode at the moment. I think we are trying to recover from the game and focus on the game on Sunday against the hosting country,โ€ stated the forward, acknowledging the enormity of the task that lies ahead.

โ€œItโ€™s not going to be easy. Nobody told us itโ€™s going to be easy. But I think, I believe in this team, and Iโ€™ll be fighting through it from the start, so this is the time to bring the trophy back home.โ€

When pressed about the teamโ€™s strategy moving forward, Chukwueze revealed that thorough discussions had already taken place amongst the players, coaching staff, and team captain.

โ€œYeah, actually, Iโ€™ve already decided to do some meetings. All of us have talked about it. The captain, the coach,โ€ he disclosed, underscoring the collective commitment to preparing diligently for the upcoming final clash.

โ€œThe main thing is for us to start training towards it.โ€

With the looming prospect of facing the formidable hosts in the championship decider, Chukwuezeโ€™s words reflect a sense of steely determination and unity within the Super Eagles camp.

As they embark on their quest to clinch glory on foreign soil, Nigeriaโ€™s resolve to seize the coveted trophy resonates as they gear up for what promises to be a thrilling and fiercely contested final encounter against Cote dโ€™Ivoire.

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