Good group but… — Chukwu
Super Eagles assistant coach, Sylvanus Okpala has said that Nigeria’s group in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations is not an easy one as some people would say.

Reacting to the draw last night, Okpala said “I don’t think it is an easy group, considering the fact that Burkina Faso play hard football and have been to the last two editions of the tournament.

“As for Ethiopia, they seem to be returning to the glory days of their football. Ethiopia have a robust history in the Cup of Nations and should not be dismissed with a wave of hand.” Okpala said.

He reminded Nigerians that Zambia cannot be wished away either. “They are the defending champions,” he said, adding, “as champions, they deserve all the respect. I repeat, the group is not an easy one.”

Good group but… — Chukwu

But the former Eagles  coach, Christian Chukwu described Nigeria’s group in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations draw as a “good group by name”.

Reacting moments after the Eagles were drawn to play against current champions, Zambia, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia in Group C, Chukwu, said that the group might become difficult if the Eagles take their opponents for granted.

The former Eagles captain said that the coach Stephen Keshi-tinkered team should not underrate Ethiopia and Burkina Faso as both teams, were capable of springing surprises like Cape Verde did to Cameroon.

“It is a good group by name but it is going to be difficult if we take our opponents for granted. We should remember what Cape Verde did to Cameroon and take all games seriously. I believe they will qualify from that group”