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‘There is a lot of quality in Africa’ – Arsenal’s Iwobi backs 24-team Afcon

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has given his backing to the 24-team Africa Cup of Nations made up of six groups.

For the first time in Africa’s flagship championship, 24 teams are battling for the top prize after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) expanded the competition for this year's finals in Egypt.

According to the Super Eagles forward, who is featuring at Afcon for the first time, this setup for the competition shares the African experience with the world and showcases the continent’s abundant talents.

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“The competition is very difficult and it is not easy when every team that is involved is doing well,” Iwobi told Goal.