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Afcon 2019 EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria better placed as underdogs - John Ogu

John Ogu insists Nigeria are benefitting from participating in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations as underdogs.

The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the last two editions of the competition, despite their triumph in South Africa 2013.

After a four-year hiatus, the three-time African kings made their 18th appearance in Egypt – where they have reached the Round of 16 with a game to spare.

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Ogu, who is playing in his first Afcon believes, the atmosphere of not being favourites is ultimately benefiting Gernot Rohr’s men.