Nwankwo Kanu has exclaimed that Nigeria have their sights set on winning World Cup 2014 on behalf of Africa.
In 2010, Ghana were a missed extra-time penalty and subsequent spot kicks away from becoming the first nation on the continent to reach the last four of the tournament.
The ex-Arsenal striker, however, believes that the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions have the team ethic and coaching quality to qualify for Brazil next summer and stage a shock.
The 37-year-old told Goal: "We are definitely going to the World Cup next year and we want to win the Cup for Africa. About the upcoming Malawi match - we are ready for it and we will do our best.
"We have a good squad that is competent enough to take us to the World Cup and make us shine on the world map.
"We want players that are hungry for success and players who will play for the country with pride and dignity. That is the main reason we have such a squad. Although we can still have experienced players, nobody owns a space, they all need to work hard.
"We have a great coaching team behind the players and that is what makes us the best in Africa."
The Super Eagles' continental success at the start of 2013 ensured their qualification for June's Confederations Cup, but they were unable to get beyond a group containing Spain, Uruguay and Tahiti.
To reach 2014's World Cup finals, Stephen Keshi's men must not lose at home to Caf Group F opponents Malawi on September 7 and then beat whomever they are drawn against in the knock-out round over two legs.
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ReplyDeleteSee your mediocre mentality. Dis man has achieved greatness with a seemingly average team in 1996 Olympics..He knows what it is to dream, work at it and with a bit of luck, succeed. Nigeria can win the World. I bet u never imagined we could win the continental cup before it started.
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